Retail Manager

Our client a nature conservation charity are looking for an exceptional Retail Manager to lead their staff and volunteer team in Exeter.

Retail Manager 
Reference number: A0290419 
Location: Exeter
Salary starting at: £19,602 to £21,236 per annum 
Hours: Full time, Permanent

Our client is the UK's largest nature conservation charity and unlike other retail stores, 90% of their profit is spent on nature conservation, public education and advocacy.

Their Farm is part of their Exe Estuary nature reserves which includes Bowling Green Marsh. You will be working as part of this team not only to generate income for their important nature conservation work but to help ensure a fantastic visitor experience for everyone.

They are looking for a Retail Manager who will take their already performing store to the next level, maximising profits and enhancing their commercial success. You will have new ideas and the commitment to see them through to delivery.

They are looking for someone who knows retail inside out. Selling, stock management, staff rotas, visual merchandising, planning, figures and budgets. You will have the experience to be able to deliver a successful retail operation. Sales driven, with outstanding customer service skills, you'll lead by example. You are already an exceptional team leader, able to galvanise the team to produce great results, able to train and coach others and get the best out of everyone around you.

You will be a dynamic individual who likes a challenge. They are looking for someone with creativity and entrepreneurial spirit to work closely with their Visitor Experience Manager and the Reserves staff to drive footfall to the Farm and put it at the heart of their visitor offer.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours pw). You'll be required to work regular weekends and bank holidays.

Our client is committed to developing its staff and offers training and development opportunities including formal training, development days and sabbaticals.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be asked to declare unspent convictions and cautions at offer of employment stage.

Closing date: 24 May 2019 
Interview date: 11 June 2019

To Apply and for More Information:

Please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to the employer’s website where you can complete your application.

When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number A0290419 on any correspondence.

No agencies please.