Department Manager

Primark Stores Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global retail company is looking for a Department Manager for their Guildford location. In this role, you'll oversee store operations, manage a team, and ensure exceptional customer service while driving sales. We're seeking an experienced manager with strong leadership skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will have opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join us in creating a vibrant workplace where you can express yourself and belong.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Digital learning and career pathways

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in a managerial role.
• Ability to innovate based on commercial insight.
• Experience in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Support daily management of the store.
• Oversee department operations including stock and merchandising.
• Lead team to maximize sales and customer satisfaction.
• Drive personal development through learning opportunities.
• Supervise store operations in absence of senior management.

Skills

Leadership skills

Commercial perspective

Proactive nature

Fast-paced decision making

Job description

Location: Primark Guildford
Salary: £42,055 (with 31 days annual leave & pension)
Contract: Full-Time Permanent, 5 days out of 7

BECAUSE YOU’RE READY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL

A people‑first culture where you can work with impact. A business that continues to grow and invest creating maximum joy at minimum cost. Just look at our 80,000+ colleagues across 450+ stores covering many markets globally, all leaving their mark.

Our colleagues are the heart of everything we do – we’re caring, dynamic and we succeed together. The Department Manager plays a pivotal role, with genuine accountability and ownership. Our managers are empowered within a structured framework, allowing you to mould your team’s growth and enhance the customer experience.

What you’ll do

At Primark we do retail our way…so here is a taste of what you can expect in the role:

• Collaborate with the rest of the management team to support the daily running of the store.
• Responsible for at least one department within the store, including stock ordering and merchandising.
• Lead a team of managers to maximise sales by establishing goals and objectives.
• Provide a superior level of customer service.
• Drive your own development by taking advantage of our digital learning, apprenticeships and career pathways and see yourself grow in a supportive place powered by our people.
• In the absence of senior management, you will oversee the store for the shift.

What you’ll bring

Guiding the team towards delivering an outstanding customer experience requires an assertive team player. Here’s what we need from you:

• Experienced manager with proven leadership skills.
• Ability to view situations from a commercial perspective resulting in more innovative thinking.
• Capable of working and making decisions, in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive nature with a determination to succeed.

Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work in a growing global business committed to helping people express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging.

Apply to make an impact as a Department Manager and be welcomed to the wide world of Primark.

THIS IS RETAIL OUR WAY! APPLY NOW & PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR CV.

Our fashion isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.

If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at [e-mail].

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