Salary: 32000 - £37000/annum Good benefits package
Category: Retail
Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Posted on: 18/08/2010

Store Manager



Store Manager



Would you like to join the UK’s favourite branded discount retailer? My client are the only high street department store that offers discounts on famous brands in both Fashion and Home. Our client has around 50 + stores UK wide and an expansion programme portfolio of around 30 + in the next 3 years. We are looking to recruit ambitious, enthusiastic, fast paced and driven individuals with a flair and passion for retailing. Promotional opportunities are available in every position in the business and the rate at which you progress is down to you.

Our client offers a huge range of products from home and garden, fashion, electrical, home accessories and confectionery all under one roof on the high street.



ROLE PURPOSE



Manage all aspects of the store operation in line with Company policies and procedures in order to maximise sales, profit and potential and deliver brand consistency. Utilising available resources ensure a consistently high standard of customer service is provided.





ACCOUNTABILITIES



• Ensure that all store KPI’s are delivered in line with targets and budgets

• Influence commercial decisions

• Ensure that the store operates in accordance with Company policies and procedures in order to achieve the required level of operating standards and customer service

• Ensure that Managers and sales staff are recruited, trained and developed to increase their capability in relation to both current duties and progression to more senior roles

• Ensure that all areas of the store are safely and securely maintained in accordance with Company policies and procedures and that all statutory requirements are adhered to

• Ensure that effective communication is maintained in store with management & staff, Head Office Departments and external bodies in order to contribute to business efficiency

• Lead the management team to ensure the store team are enthused, motivated and achieve high performance



PERFORMANCE MEASURES



• Achieves all KPI’s

• Cost control within budget

• Stockloss results

• Store standards

• Staff turnover levels





KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE



• Significant retail management experience preferably gained in volume, fast paced environments

• Strong leader

• Strong decision making and problem solving ability

• Excellent commercial awareness

• Strong planning and organising skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Adaptable & flexible

• Customer focused

• Results focused



Taylor Green Recruitment confirms its commitment to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and are given equal opportunities. The aim of this policy is to ensure that no job applicant or employee should receive less favourable treatment on any grounds not relevant to good employment practice.



It is Taylor Green’s policy as a Recruitment/Employment agency to treat all people equally irrespective of race, ethnic origin, sex, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, creed, disability, age or political belief

Vacancy Reference: 128166747
Employer/Agency: Taylor green