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| Job Mode : | Contract Job |
| Published On : | 2011-07-08 |
| Last Application Date : | 0 days remaining (2012-09-28) |
| Category : | Marketing & PR (Other Marketing & PR) |
| Pay Rate : | On application |
| Location : | Southampton |
| City : | Southampton |
| Country : | Southampton |
| Job Posted By: | The Big Issue |
| Jobs Publisher's Website: |
www.bigissue.com |
Job Description
OUTREACH SALES WORKER
Southampton
9 month Fixed Term Contract Ref: BIC/OSWS
2 days (15 hours) per week Salary on application
We are seeking an adaptable and responsible individual to work part time, two days per week for nine months. There is some flexibility regarding the 2 days worked, which will be discussed at the interview stage for successful candidates invited for interview. This role will provide an efficient and friendly sales support and outreach to our vendors, enabling them to maximise their magazine sales and access required services in the Southampton, Portsmouth and the Hampshire area.
Working with the Hampshire team and reporting to the Regional Manager, you will manage various aspects of the distribution operations. Your role will include implementing the business plan, setting sales targets, building and maintaining working relationships with local authorities & agencies, and dealing with complaints. On a daily basis, you will manage the pitch system, seek new selling opportunities for vendors, provide outreach to homeless people encountered on the street and promote all services of The Big Issue. When in the office, you will oversee all sales-desk and cash-handling operations and procedures, the administration of vendor savings and report on performance as and when required.
You must have experience in supervision, record keeping, cash handling & stock control; have great organisational & administrative skills; and be able to act with discretion when faced with sensitive issues. You also need to be flexible, have excellent communication skills, be proficient in Word & Excel & be willing to undertake a standard CRB disclosure. Experience of working within the homelessness sector and a clean UK driving license would be an advantage and a commitment to the social objectives of The Big Issue is essential.
Closing date: Friday 28th September 2012
If you would like to apply for this opportunity then please visit our website www.bigissue.org.uk and click the ‘Work for The Big Issue’ tab at the top of the page. If you have any queries, please email personnel@bigissue.com stating the job title and location.
The Big Issue is striving towards Equal Opportunities.
