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General Manager

360 Resourcing Solutions
Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Batley, West Yorkshire WF17 9QD, England

Salary

£36,050 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of General Manager in Leeds offers a basic salary of £36,050 along with a performance bonus, with realistic on-target earnings of £65,000 in the first year and the potential to earn over £75,000 long-term.
  • The ideal candidate should have proven experience in people management within high-value retail sectors, such as furniture or electronics, and a strong sales acumen.
  • Key responsibilities include driving sales, enhancing customer experience, leading and developing the team, and managing store operations effectively.
  • This role requires excellent leadership skills, resilience, and a strategic approach to P&L management to achieve store goals.
  • General Managers will work five out of every six weekends, focusing on meeting KPIs to maximize bonuses and ensure the success of the showroom.

General Manager – Leeds

Basic Salary: £36,050 + Performance Bonus (Realistic OTE 1st year £65K, long term £75K possible)

Our client is seeking an exceptional General Manager with a strong sales management background to lead a multimillion-pound flagship turnover showroom in Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader to make a significant impact, overseeing day-to-day operations and delivering outstanding results. If you’re passionate about retail and ready to drive growth in a customer-centric environment, this is the role for you!

About the Company

Specialising in quality, affordable home furnishings, this retailer has built a reputation for offering top-notch products at competitive prices. They are committed to helping customers create the home of their dreams, all while providing unmatched service and expertise. They’re growing rapidly due to a unique approach that combines quality, value, and a customer-first ethos.

What You’ll Be Doing as General Manager

In this leadership role, you’ll ensure every customer leaves with an exceptional experience, managing the showroom in a way that meets ambitious sales targets while maintaining high standards. Responsibilities include,

-Driving Sales and Customer Experience: Oversee every part of the customer journey, from engagement to closing, ensuring a seamless experience that aligns with company standards.

- Inspiring and Developing Your Team: Lead, coach, and mentor your team to achieve KPIs and maximise individual and store performance.

- Brand Representation: Be a brand ambassador for the company, working with values-based leadership to instill company standards and pride in the team.

- Optimising Performance: Manage performance through training, goal-setting, and feedback to create a team of sales superstars.

- Managing Operations: Ensure the store runs smoothly, conducting daily briefings to keep your team up to date with important information, policies, and promotions.

What We’re Looking for in a General Manager

- Proven experience in people management within high-value retail (such as furniture, kitchens, bathrooms, automotive, electronics, or similar industries).

- Strong sales acumen, with a history of achieving or exceeding targets and KPIs.

- Excellent leadership and motivational skills, with a high level of resilience and an unwavering focus on the customer journey.

- Sound understanding of P&L management and a strategic approach to achieving store goals.

General Manager – Benefits

This role offers a competitive base salary of £36,050, with realistic 1st year on-target earnings of £65,000, plus the opportunity for professional growth. The client’s top General Managers earn more than £75,000 or advance to Area Manager positions.  This is a weekend trade led business, so General Managers will work five out of every six weekends, ensuring their KPIs are hit to earn maximum bonus and success for the sales consultants. 

If you're a sales-driven professional with a proven ability to lead and inspire, apply today to become our next General Manager in Leeds. Take the next exciting step in your career and shape the success of this premier showroom!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.