Adult Shop Assistant Manager

Store Assistant Manager

Important Information

Overview

Reporting to the store manager the assistant store manager is responsible for a staff of four and along with the store manager is responsible for sales, orders both placing and receiving, stock-taking and control, rostering, staff training, tasking as well as all day to day operations. Assistant store managers also contribute to the company's policy and procedural development and the Be Daring promotional program and are required to attend promotional events outside the store.

Be Daring assistant managers are self-motivated high achievers, lateral thinkers and show great initiative while working in a team environment.

Job Details

• The position offered is Assistant Store Manager on a part-time basis. This position currently averages 35hrs per week however due to changing circumstances e.g. COVID19 these hours may change.
• Part-time staff are entitled to four weeks annual leave and paid personal days as per the Be Daring Workplace Agreement.
• Assistant store manager & casual staff generally work evenings and weekends. There is some cross-over time with store managers to enable training, tasking, and planning. Rosters may see the assistant store manager working Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday, or Sunday to Thursday rosters. These are examples only.
• The assistant store manager may be required to work any of Be Daring’s trading hours e.g. may be required to work ‘day shifts’ while the manager is on annual leave.
• Management may be required to work Xmas Eve and seasonal periods and may be required to work public holidays (although rarely and these are paid at 250%).
• Management are on call for alarms.

 Remuneration

Wages Rates as 01/07/20

What we are seeking in a Be Daring manager

Passion

We are seeking someone who is passionate about the adult products industry and ready to fully immerse themselves in the role. Not just applying because they need a job or want a change. We are seeking a manager who is passionate about working in our business with our team. 

Track Record

We are seeking someone with a proven and demonstrable previous track record in a position of responsibility, preferably management.

Sales person

Of course, management involves strong administrative skills but the primary quality that we are seeking is someone who can ‘sell themselves’. We will recognise a sales person in the first minute at interview.

Motivated Achievers.

The successful applicant will be a highly motivated go-getter. The company is goal orientated & standards are set high. We are seeking a manager who can think laterally to solve problems and someone who is always prepared to push the bar higher.

Cooperative Team Player

We are seeking a manager who is a cooperative team player. Someone who can listen as well as direct. Someone who wants to share their ideas with other managers and is prepared to work for the benefit of the entire company, and not just their store.
 
Issues to consider:

Applicants should consider seriously whether the following issues suit them, their partners and their family.

1. The job involves the sale of sexual material. If you, your partner or your family are uncomfortable with this – You should NOT apply for this position.
2. As a member of the management team it is expected that assistant store managers will be available to work any of Be Daring’s hours should the need arise e.g. to fill an emergency shift etc. If you are not available to work any of Be Daring’s hours as required – You should NOT apply for this position.
3. Staff frequently work by themselves at night with some shifts finishing at midnight. If you are uncomfortable with this – You should NOT apply for this position
4. Staff are required to appear in team and promotional photos. If you are uncomfortable being photographed for promotions including Be Daring Social Media – You should NOT apply for this position

1. The position requires frequent computer use. Programs will be taught but a sound level of MS Windows functions is essential. Staff typically use a server- based POS Program, Sharepoint, Basecamp, MS Outlook including calendar, tasks & email, MS Word, MS Excel, & Skype. If you do not have reasonable keyboard skills and reasonable computer skills – You should NOT apply for this position.
2. Shifts finish between 10pm – 12am. It is not possible to get public transport at this time. Managers may also be required at promotional events. If you do not have your own reliable transport – You should NOT apply for this position.
3. Staff are sometimes required to work from Head Office at another store or promotional event. If you are not able to work between stores or Head Office or attend promotional events as required – You should NOT apply for this position.
4. Staff do get breaks as per the Agreement but are unable to leave the store to take cigarette breaks as this would mean closing the store to do so. If you are unable to work an 8hour shift without a cigarette break – You should NOT apply for this position.

If you have considered all of the above issues and wish to apply for a store assistant management position, please complete the Questionnaire and submit along with your resume.