Retail Divisional Manager
With over 35 years experience and a genuine passion for giving our customers a Great Nights sleep, were Britains leading bed specialist.
We have strong company values:
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Winner of Specialty Retailer of the Year 2019/2020 (Retail Week)
Now is an exciting time to Join Dreams and work as part of our successful retail management team. As a Divisional Manager for the North of England you will ensure the smooth and efficient running of your designated Division. This Division has 31 stores with a cluster primarily based across Yorkshire and the North West. You will ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to and train and develop a successful sales and management team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure profitability and performance are maximised through the correct balance of commercial acumen and cost control.
- Deliver the Divisions financial targets including all current KPIs. -Increase the Divisions turnover year on year in line with Company expectations
-Control any variable costs within each Store in line with the Companys expectations
-Total compliance of all Policies and Procedures both on a person level and ensure direct reports also adhere accordingly.
-Demonstrate commitment to the highest levels of customer service and retail standards across the designated Division.
-Ensure all Stores within the Division are fully compliant with all statutory laws relating to retail i.e. Health & Safety and Trading Standards, whilst ensuring the welfare of all our customers and staff
-Operate effective management of the attendance and/or staff coverage throughout the Division to ensure maximum staff coverage whilst managing budgeted levels
- Diary management, to ensure Stores are visited regularly and distance management is effectively conducted.
- Share best practice within your Division and peer group to maximise the benefit to the business.
- Be fully aware and up to date with regards to all competitor activity.
- Identify all training needs across the Division and implement relevant training .
What we need from you:
- Previous Regional or Divisional management experience in the retail industry
- You must live within the designated area
- Good commercial awareness
- Good organisational, administration, compliance and PC skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- The ability to motivate, inspire and lead a team effectively
- Previous sales experience at management level
Job Number: 6777