Customer Experience Manager

Dunelm; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunelm Slough is seeking a Customer Experience Manager (Customer Experience Coach) to lead a high‑performing store culture, develop colleagues and deliver standout service, driving confident, memorable customer experiences and strong sales.

You will coach teams, deliver training on store standards, use Power BI insights to improve footfall and conversion, and partner with the Store Coach on people processes and performance conversations.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a retail team and driving commercial results.
• Strong focus on customer service excellence and coaching.
• Proven ability to meet KPIs and lead training initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Views the store through the eyes of the customer and removes friction points.
• Ensures customer queries are resolved quickly with actionable plans.
• Delivers high-quality training on store standards and friendliness.
• Coaches colleagues to drive high-ticket sales and tailored recommendations.
• Reviews the customer journey to maximise satisfaction and sales.

Skills

Store management

Customer service

Team leadership

Training delivery

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity to join as Customer Experience Manager (Customer Experience Coach) to work in our Slough Dunelm Store. The Customer Experience Coach creates a friendly, high‑performing store culture by developing colleagues and delivering standout service that leads to confident, memorable customer experiences and strong sales. This role helps make our stores a great place to work and an exceptional place to shop.

Find Your Happy Place

Our colleagues are our foundations; a wonderful team of people at the heart of our stores. With customer focus the number one priority, our Sales Assistants and Management teams are the first point of call for lending a helping hand and are always interacting with customers, ensuring they leave with exactly what they want and a positive lasting impression.

What you’ll be doing

• Views the store through the eyes of the customer, identifying and removing friction points that affect their experience.
• Ensures customer queries are clearly understood and resolved quickly, with effective action plans put in place.
• Uses Customer feedback and Power BI insights to drive improvements in footfall, conversion, and visit frequency.
• Delivers high‑quality training on store standards and friendliness, ensuring customers feel valued and supported.
• Confidently steps up as the business‑unit owner in the Store Coach’s absence.
• Creates weekly schedules on time and within budget, using the RPRPRT to ensure coverage when customers need us most.
• Coaches colleagues to drive high‑ticket sales through expert advice and tailored recommendations.
• Reviews and refines the customer journey to maximise satisfaction and sales, maintaining an always‑on mindset.
• Builds a culture of continuous improvement to ensure the store grows and remains future‑ready.
• Celebrates great performance regularly and coaches colleagues to consistently be their best.
• Supports the Store Coach in delivering all people processes within the store.
• Holds clear performance and development conversations so every colleague they line‑manage understands their rating and growth path.
• Validates and ensures full completion of the store’s Thrive compliance requirements.
• Supports the Store Coach in spotting and nurturing talent, preparing ready successors, and promoting Rising Stars and apprenticeship opportunities.

What we’ll look for in you

• Previous management experience, preferably in a retail environment where you’ve needed to be commercially driven and taken a hands‑on approach in day to day activity.
• Part time working days can be flexible but ideally working on Monday, Friday and Saturday or Sunday.
• Demonstrate a proven background in developing business performance and exceeding KPIs, whilst also delivering the highest levels of store standards.
• A passion for stock management.
• A passion for delighting your customers by ensuring an unrivalled shopping experience.
• A team‑orientated person, able to communicate effectively and build high‑performing and highly engaged teams.