Store Manager

Key Details

STORE MANAGER

Braintree, Essex

£34,000 - £42,000 + Benefits

My client are looking to hire a high calibre Store Manager who is looking for a genuine opportunity to develop their personal development and career in retail management.

On top of a competitive basic salary, the successful candidates should expect a generous bonus as well!!

My client is a leading food convenience retailer who have strong relationships with the local community. They have a loyal customer base and are the go-to store in this affluent area where the store is located.

They are currently looking for a hands on customer focused Store Manager to help drive the business forward.

Successful applicants have come from convenience retail but they are also open to other backgrounds especially those who work roles with early and late shift patterns. You should have strong man management skills, a passion for delivering quality service and the ability to lead, motivate, train and retain a team of people.

Key Responsibilities:

*To lead and motivate your team to maximise sales and to deliver excellent customer service. To manage the store operation to ensure that all store targets are achieved, whilst adhering to Company policies and procedures.

*To maximise sales through effective sales floor management. To proactively use Retail provided propositions & initiatives in order to grow the Company's market share.

*To lead, coach and motivate your team to deliver excellent customer service standards and to demonstrate 1st class product knowledge that targets the customers' needs at every opportunity.

*To recruit the right people with the right behaviours into the right jobs and to ensure they are given access to the right training, from induction through to any specialist training required to do the job better.

*To recruit, guide, train and motivate your people, manage their performance and retain the best people.

*To ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively and that all operational areas e.g. stock control, deliveries, admin and presentation are maintained in line with store standards and Company policies and procedures.

*Manage the store profit & loss account within budget.

*To ensure that all store policies and procedures in respect of Security and Health and Safety are adhered to in order to provide a safe and secure environment.

*To actively participate in the Area Team to assist the Area Manager in the achievement of Area business objectives and champion projects as requested.

*You may be required to perform additional tasks and responsibilities in line with the needs of the business, which will be recorded within your performance agreement.

My clients phenomenal success has largely been founded by putting their customers at the heart of everything they do. Ultimately their success is down to a team of dedicated individuals, each of whom is passionate about delivering great service.

In return my client offers an inspiring and rewarding place to work with a unique culture that's been built on fun and friendship.

Challenge Yourself

My client wants people who are ambitious, creative and highly motivated to help carry on delivering an uncompromising commitment to quality and outstanding customer service.

Successful applicants will be provided with a 4 week training program that is fully supported and gives them the knowledge that enables them to get up to speed ready to take on their own store.

Further to this there is the opportunity to grow a career and flourish within a stimulating culture, but ultimately it's down to each & every individual to take ownership of their own development and maximise the opportunities made available.

ABOUT US

This role is being handled by Venture Recruitment, a specialist retail & trade recruitment consultancy covering the whole of the UK.

Working in partnership with Venture Recruitment will mean working with experienced sector specialists committed to ensuring a first class service. We work with some of the UK’s biggest and most progressive retailers. Please call us to find out how we can support you with your next career move.