GENERAL STORE MANAGER

Job brief

This is not an ordinary store manager role. It is a great opportunity for someone who loves retail and wants an opportunity to put their own stamp on a business. Working alongside the store owner means that you will have the autonomy to shape the future of the business.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Salary Range £45,000 -£55,000 P.A
• Potential 20% Bonus based on achievement of set objectives
• Pension scheme 5% Employer contribution/5% Employee Contribution
• Life cover
• Free onsite parking
• Christmas Bonus

For more information or to submit an application email: [email protected]

Responsibilities

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide daily leadership support to the deputy management and supervisory team.
• Driving performance of the full team by ensuring that all performance management processes and ways of working are being adhered to and that an annual L&D plan is in place for all.
• Regularly review the business performance and take appropriate remedial action in conjunction with the relevant team members.
• In conjunction with the store owner, develop an annual commercial plan with realistic targets and clear strategic initiatives that will support the achievement of the targets.
• Set and role model operational standards including customer experience, for the store and its people.
• Flexibility to support the duty management function at key times.

Requirements

KEY SKILLS

PEOPLE SKILLS

• Natural ability to connect with people and build relationships
• Passionate about developing people
• Able to communicate clearly
• Ability to inspire and influence the team
• Recognises the need to bring the team along when making business decisions

PLANNING SKILLS

• Highly organised with good diary management
• Ability to plan people resources to fulfill business needs
• Long term business planning - strategic with clear objectives

COMMERCIAL SKILLS

• Competitive mindset
• Ability to analyse performance data and apply it to make sound business decisions
• Good at solving business issues
• Adopts a creative approach to business development