Cover Store Manager

Deichmann; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Deichmann Shoes is seeking a Cover Store Manager for their Ipswich store and surrounding areas. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for fast-tracked career advancement. The ideal candidate will possess leadership skills and have previous experience in retail management.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience within retail.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Full UK driving license preferred due to travel.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and coach the store team to achieve excellent customer service.
• Manage stock and analyze sales figures.
• Assist with recruitment and team development.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Numeracy

Job description

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Purpose

Deichmann Shoes has an exciting opportunity to join our growing business as a Cover Store Manager, supporting our store in Ipswich and surrounding areas including Ipswich, Norwich, Bury St Edmunds, Chelmsford, Basildon & Southend.

Working as a Cover Store Manager for Deichmann, you will be offered a competitive salary of £30,500 per annum.

This is a full-time, permanent position requiring full flexibility to work across the week. Our Cover Managers are our fast-track, high-potential managerial talent!

After initial training, Cover Managers gain an understanding of store operations by providing managerial cover across a cluster of stores. You must be able to travel within a defined geographical area.

Upon completing training, Cover Managers are ideally positioned for promotion to Store Manager.

Our ideal Cover Managers will have previous supervisory or management experience within retail or a similar setting and be eager to advance their careers in store management.

Key activities:

• Motivate and coach the team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Lead by example in promoting and upselling products.
• Draft rotas in line with payroll budgets.
• Manage stock effectively.
• Analyze sales figures and reports.
• Ensure all company standards are maintained, including merchandising and administration.
• Work towards targets and achieve KPIs.
• Assist with recruitment and team development.

Personal characteristics:

• A hands-on leader with retail or related industry experience.
• A positive, flexible approach with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence to motivate, coach, and inspire the team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Methodical, organized, and structured in approach.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Candidates with a full UK driving license are preferred due to travel requirements.

Salary/Pay: £30,500