Bidyadanga General Store - Management Couple

at  North West Recruitment

• A great chance to live & work in the beautiful Kimberley region close to Broome, WA
• Work and live in a community rich in history, art and culture and with a developing economy.
• Attractive salary and accommodation package provided

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Proven experience of at least 5 years managing a store.
• Experience in the retail sector
• Experience with various Point of Sale software.
• Experience in back-office procedures
• Extensive experience with MS Office.
• Full knowledge and experience of the Code of Practice in remote stores.
• Powerful leadership skills with the ability to be confident in important decision making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong motivational leadership skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Workplace Health and Safety principles and practices.
• Ability to live and work in a remote location.
• Be culturally respectful.
• Valid Australian driver’s license

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Strong industry relationships
• Understanding of Indigenous culture and customs.
• Forklift license.

THE ROLES

We are looking for two experienced store managers (ideally a couple) who will add value to our already thriving community store.
The store managers will oversee daily operations at the Bidyadanga store and ensure it runs smoothly and effectively. As the store manager, you will be responsible for motivating the team, develop business strategies, and uphold the operational and organisational standards of the store.
Additionally, the store managers will train new staff, and take on other administrative tasks as needed, such as monitoring inventory levels.
The right candidate will be an excellent communicator and demonstrate impeccable leadership skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and coordinate the day-to-day operational activities associated with the Bidyadanga Store
• Lead a team with passion to drive engagement and high performance.
• Provide coaching and training of staff.
• Manage inventory to identify which and how much stock to order at what time.
• Manage and measure gross profit margins on an extensive range of product lines.
• Provide strategic recommendations to achieve sales and profit objectives.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, and use negotiating skills to ensure Bidyadanga store gets the best possible value for money and quality from its suppliers.
• Ensure staff deliver high quality service to all customers.
• Organise regular staff meetings and encourage staff to contribute to discussions.
• Liaise and consult with the Chief Executive Officer on a regular basis and/or other external organisations, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Overseeing and coordinating building maintenance and other physical resources for the store.
• Managing store accounts
• Invoicing and operating expenses
• Provide advice and support to the Chief Executive Officer and other stakeholders on issues relating to the Bidyadanga Store. This may involve specific projects or programs and active participation in the development and implementation of strategies that improve services to the Community.
• Create rosters, approve time sheets and leave requests.
• Review and update store policies and procedures regularly and make recommendations on methods and practices that will improve operational processes.
• Ensure that all Automated Teller Machines (ATM’s) are operational during store trading hours and that all transaction reconciliations are completed in accordance with normal operation procedures.
• HR duties including performance management reviews and delivery of constructive criticism.
• Maintain outstanding visual merchandising standards and a welcoming store atmosphere
• Set a strong, professional example for mid-level managers to follow.