Cover Store Manager

Deichmann; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a dynamic retail company as a Cover Store Manager! This role involves supporting multiple stores in the Harrow area, motivating teams, and ensuring exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. With a competitive salary and the potential for career progression, this position is perfect for those looking to advance in retail management. Join a forward-thinking company that values its employees and fosters growth!

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with retail experience and a positive approach.
• Ability to motivate and coach teams under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and coach the team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Lead by example in promoting and upselling products.
• Draft rotas and analyze sales figures.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Sales Analysis

Coaching

Retail Management

Education

Experience in Retail or Related Sector

Job description

Deichmann Shoes have an exciting opportunity to join our growing business – working as a Cover Store Manager, supporting our store in Harrow, and other stores in the surrounding area.

For this particular role, the stores you will cover & support include: Harrow, Watford, Hounslow, Staines, Slough, Uxbridge, and additional stores considered to be within a reasonable commuting distance.

Working as a Cover Store Manager for Deichmann, you will be offered a competitive salary of £32,000 per annum. This is a full-time, permanent position, and you must be fully flexible to work across the week.

Our Cover Managers are our fast track, high potential managerial talent! After initial training, Cover Managers build their understanding of how Deichmann stores operate by providing managerial cover across a cluster of stores. You must therefore be able to travel within a defined geographical area. On completion of training, Cover Managers are in an ideal position to be promoted to Store Manager.

Key activities:

1. Motivate and coach the team to deliver excellent customer service.
2. Lead by example in promoting and upselling products.
3. Drafting rotas, in line with payroll budgets.
4. Analysis of sales figures & reports.
5. Ensure all company standards are implemented and maintained, i.e., merchandising, administration.
6. Working to targets and hitting company KPI’s.
7. Assisting with the recruitment and development of the team.

Personal characteristics:

1. A hands-on leader, with experience in retail or a related industry sector.
2. A positive & flexible approach with a can-do attitude.
3. The ability to work under pressure in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
4. The confidence and ability to motivate, coach, and inspire the team.
5. Methodical & organised with a structured approach to work.
6. Candidates with a full UK driving licence are preferred due to the travel involved.

At Deichmann, we can offer you the opportunity to develop and progress your career within a fast-paced, growing company. In return, we want you to strive to be the best retailer you can be and deliver fantastic customer service through your team.

If you would like to join the team at Deichmann UK as our Cover Store Manager and you meet the job requirements, please click apply.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Customer Service, Sales, and Management

Industries

Retail and Retail Apparel and Fashion