Store Manager in Waiting
- Recruiter
- The Works Jobs
- Location
- Rochester
- Salary
- £18,000- £21,000 per annum DOE
- Posted
- 05 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 02 Feb 2017
- Sectors
- Management, Retail
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Store Manager in Waiting – Kent Stores - £18,000- £21,000 per annum dependent on experience
There has never been a better time to join The Works. We are extremely successful market leaders boasting year on year growth both within our high street stores and online. If you are a strong retail manager looking for a management role with a difference then read on…..
Here at The Works, we are looking for an ambitious and passionate Store Manager in to join our growing team covering our Kent stores which include the following postcode areas DA/ME. The successful candidate will receive a salary of £18,000- £21,000 per annum dependent on experience plus benefits.
Our mission is to be the customer’s first choice for good quality, great value Gifts, Arts, Crafts, Hobbies, Stationery, Toys and Books. The Works sell over one million products every week to consumers looking for a bargain. With over 3000 employees, we have a network of over 350 stores (and growing… fast!) and an E-store which makes the amazing value products The Works provide available around the clock.
As our Store Manager in Waiting you will receive benefits including:
- Competitive salary
- 20% Staff Discount
- Managers Quarterly Bonus Scheme
- Comprehensive Training programme
We will give you the opportunity and freedom to build your store's success and in return, you'll make sure that every member of your team is empowered to achieve great things too.
Reporting to the Area Sales Manager, the role of Store Manager in Waiting is to:
- Drive Store Sales
- Provide excellent customer service
- Maximise business performance
- Deliver excellent operating standards
To become our Store Manager in Waiting you must have the following skills, experience and attributes:
- Be an energetic ambassador for our brand and the values it represents
- Drive growth, maximise sales and profitability whilst leading our customer service strategy
- Ensure you have the right people capability and engagement in your store to deliver (& exceed!) store KPIs
- Maximise sales opportunities through excellent product knowledge, tight controls on stock and demonstrate creativity and flair on the sales floor - always leading by example
- Face into and overcome obstacles and challenges in a fast paced environment positively and drive operational excellence
- You will be required to travel to stores in and around the area so preferably you will hold a current UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle (with the exception of London)
We are looking for managers who possess a passion for retail excellence, are highly results driven with a proven track record of positive impact in retail and an ability to inspire and motivate their teams and colleagues.
Does this sound like you, or someone you know?
If so please click ‘Apply’ now to become our Store Manager in Waiting.