SonicJobs Logo
Left arrow iconBack to search

Store Manager

Candidate Source - TEAM
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL544NB, England

Salary

£27,500 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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.

Sonic Summary

info
  • A well-established retailer is seeking a Store Manager to enhance sales and profit through effective branch management.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £27,500 per annum along with benefits such as a company pension scheme and BUPA insurance.
  • Candidates should have proven retail experience, ideally in the shoe retailing industry, and a minimum of two years of management experience.
  • Key responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring high standards of customer service, and maintaining security and stock management.
  • Flexibility in working hours is required, including the possibility of covering at other branches as needed.
A well-established retailer that has been providing high-quality footwear for over 100 years is looking for a Store Manager to maximise sales and profit through the efficient and effective management of the branch. Along with a salary of up to £27,500 per annum, you will also receive a company pension scheme, BUPA insurance and attractive discounts. You will ensure the branch is managed and maintained to a high standard in all areas as well as taking full responsibility for all areas of security, ensuring that stock take results do not exceed the company percentage. As Store Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:
  • Reviewing sales turnover with Operations Manager and maintaining maximum efforts to achieve agreed sales turnover budgets. Ensuring all information is communicated to the other members of the team.
  • Reviewing overhead budgets with Operations Manager, providing relevant information
  • Ensuring the premises are kept secure by registered key holders, following branch opening and locking procedures and attending the branch promptly in the event of a call out.
  • Maintaining high standards of branch housekeeping, taking responsibility for maintenance of fixtures, fittings and property
  • Recruiting staff in accordance with Company standards and branch requirements in consultation with the Operations Manager and Personnel Dept
  • Ensuring all customers receive a high standard of service in line with the Five Star Service Agreement
  • Controlling the standard of window and interior display, to ensure clear presentation of the merchandise is given to customers
  • Monitoring stock handling by staff, housekeeping of fixture areas to ensure compliance with Company policy standard to maintain orderly, clean and tidy stock rooms
  • Informing Operations Manager/Merchandise Dept of local conditions/customer requirements/trends/mix of stock/comparative process in order to maintain competitive training
  • Communicating with Senior Managers/visitors and any other areas of the business when required to do so.
We’re looking for a Store Manager with:
  • Proven sales retail experience ideally in shoe retailing industry
  • The ability to manage staff effectively and delegate to others to ensure the branch is on target and achieving maximum sales
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Stock management knowledge and capability
  • The ability to train and motivate staff ensuring good relations at all times.
  • The ability to handle disciplinary and grievance issues to conclusion and confidently manage difficult situations with staff as and when they arise.
  • A willingness to undertake further training and development as required by the Company
Full flexibility is required with regard to working hours as is the occasional need to cover at other branches.To apply for this role as Store Manager, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency.  Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.

Apply now in a few quick clicks

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.