Department Leader: Growth, Strategy & Coaching

Selfridges; Park Central; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Selfridges in the United Kingdom seeks a Department Manager to lead the own bought and concession departments in a fast paced, high-volume environment. You will take ownership of strategy and payroll, analyse market trends and competitor insights, and drive performance through strong leadership.

You will motivate and coach your team, work closely with Concession Manager, ensure compliance with health and safety and trading standards, and collaborate with VM and B&M to optimise stock and

Qualifications

• Experience managing a department and payroll with commercial acumen.
• Strong leadership with ability to coach and develop a team.
• Proven ability to hit sales targets through product knowledge and service.

Responsibilities

• Manage own bought and concession departments and strategy, including payroll.
• Support concession businesses and set improvement targets.
• Motivate team to exceed sales targets via product knowledge and cross selling.
• Provide regular feedback and coaching to the team.
• Ensure compliance with trading standards and health and safety.
• Improve visual presentation and stock holding with VM & B&M.
• Conduct daily floor walks and follow up on improvements.

Skills

Commercially minded

Collaborative

Retail expert

Good communicator

Leader

Adaptable

Proactive

Job description

Selfridges in the United Kingdom seeks a Department Manager to lead the own bought and concession departments in a fast paced, high-volume environment. You will take ownership of strategy and payroll, analyse market trends and competitor insights, and drive performance through strong leadership.

You will motivate and coach your team, work closely with Concession Manager, ensure compliance with health and safety and trading standards, and collaborate with VM and B&M to optimise stock and