Store Manager

Co-op Welcome Stores has a unique opportunity available for a Store Manager to build a new team, merchandise an empty building and open a new store in the Eastleigh Area. The role is a full time, permanent position offering a competitive salary of £24,000 to £28,000 depending on level of experience plus performance related bonus.

There’s something special about working for Co-op Welcome Stores, a growing Franchise Partner of the Southern Co-operative. Not only because we are a successful, growing business but also because we work together to make a positive difference to the local economy and our local communities.

Store Managers within our group have a unique degree of independence to influence and shape their store. You will have full accountability of managing, leading and developing the team whilst maximising store performance.

Key accountabilities of the Store Manager

- Build a high performing team from individuals that will all be new to the role and store.

- Set operational objectives and performance standards by owning and developing a store plan to deliver a safe, legal and high-performing business

- Translate and role model customer service expectations into activity to ensure that the team deliver an exceptional customer experience setting Co-op Welcome Stores apart from our competitors.

- Own and deliver a succession plan to ensure the continued and sustainable growth of the business through our people

- Identify business opportunities and deliver performance across all operational KPI’s

- Drive the promotion of Co-op Welcome Stores by actively engaging with and supporting local organisations and the community to create a unique point of difference

Key experience, knowledge and skills required by the Store Manager

- Previous management experience within a food retail or similar fast-paced operation

- Able to demonstrate commercial awareness and business planning skills

- Committed to achieving and sustaining exceptional customer service standards

- Proven people management skills

- Adept at communicating and influencing at all levels

- Committed to promoting collaborative working

- Enthusiastic and flexible with a positive attitude

- Able to work in accordance with defined processes and policies

- Personal Licence Holder (or able to obtain and hold a licence within 16 weeks of appointment).

- Committed to develop own skills and apply learning to improve own performance

We offer our Store Manager the following benefits:

If you love the pace of retail and providing great customer service, as well as a sense of personal achievement in developing yourself and your people, then this could be the career for you. In return, we will offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes performance related bonus’s and colleague discount schemes.

Why not click ‘apply’ today? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to develop your career as our Store Manager.