IF YOU ARE A DESIGN LOVER, WITH A COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE, WHO IS
LOOKING FOR A CREATIVE ROLE IN RETAIL, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
We Make Good Is Ireland?s first and only social enterprise design
brand. Established in **Apply on the website**, we are a small team of
committed hard working people with a passion for social justice,
working towards a more equal fair society, one product at a time.
We Make Good is?growing. We have just established a printed textiles
workroom?at our?Fade St store, and a?sewn textiles in Mountjoy
Square. Our production processes support people disadvantaged
backgrounds (Traveller, Experience of Prison/Probation or
Rehabilitation, from a Refugee background or living with a Disability)
to develop workplace skills and the skills they need to attain their
goals. This is an opportunity to contribute to the growth of this
award winning social enterprise. Help us redefine what shopping can
be.
The Store manager plays a key role in engaging people with this
exciting story. If you are passionate about social justice, design,
are adaptable and creative, hard-working and want to make a difference
? we?d love to hear from you.
THE ROLE: STORE MANAGER & MERCHANDISER
This is a diverse role based in our lovely shop on Fade Street. You
will be managing a small team, some of whom come from disadvantaged
backgrounds. You?ll be responsible for the day to day operations of
our retail business, which includes online and in-store sales and
customer service, stock management and merchandising.
You will work closely with the other areas of our business, namely our
sewn textiles and printed textiles workrooms and also with our
suppliers, all social enterprises across the country. You will be part
of a hard working team of creative, committed people and will be given
ownership of your work. You will be encouraged to bring your own
creativity to the role and to explore new areas in our business ? we
will support you to grow into and expand your role to match your areas
of interest.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
* Is passionate about social justice and about creating opportunities
for people from disadvantaged backgrounds
* Is passionate about design
* Is interested in product development
* Enjoys writing and creating content for social media
* Has a knowledge of marketing with a focus on digital
* Has retail (or similar) experience and is committed to excellent
and consistent customer experience
* Has merchandising and stock management experience
* Is strong on administration
* Has good communication skills
* Is organised, tidy and good at keeping systems
* Is interested in growing a business, and being part of a motivated
and fast moving team
* A good communicator, listener and team player
* Experienced in managing others and Interested in helping others to
learn and develop
* Punctual, reliable and flexible with rotation of daily duties
RESPONSIBILITIES?(WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)
* Day to Day management of an online/physical shop
* Cash handling/reconciliation
* Training (1 team member)
* Working with suppliers
* Engaging with corporate clients
* Product development (where there is an interest)
* Stock Management and?merchandising
* Ordering and wholesaling
* Social Media planning and implementation (Instagram)
* Advertising
* Assisting with shop events (workshops etc)
REQUIRED SKILL SET
* At least two years retail experience or
similar?(production/project or event management)
* Strong knowledge of social media and experience in content
development
* Creativity
* Strong communication skills
DESIRABLE SKILLS
* Drivers licence and access to a vehicle
* People management experience
* Skills or qualifications in a design related field
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applicants from a
diversity of backgrounds.
Please apply with CV and cover letter or short video (we really like
this) to?**Apply on the website**?using Store Manager in the subject
line.?Application deadline is 6pm Sunday the 3rd?of October with
interviews on the 7th?of October in the afternoon ? please try and
keep this time free. We will be in touch by 5th October to let you
know if you have been shortlisted for interview
WHERE IS IT BASED:?Fade St, Dublin 2
WHEN:?Full time - **Apply on the website** hours per week and
schedules will be arranged with you.
REMUNERATION: Starting salary: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on
the website** with a bonus based on sales
INTERVIEWS: 7th?of October. Venue TBC
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
