DEPARTMENT MANAGER

Primark; Northampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail company is seeking a Department Manager in Northampton. In this role, you will support daily store operations, lead a department, and provide excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will possess proven leadership skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join us to make an impact in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Pension

Qualifications

• Experienced manager with proven leadership skills.
• Capable of making decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive nature with determination to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily running of the store.
• Responsible for one department including stock ordering.
• Lead a team of managers to maximize sales.
• Provide superior level of customer service.
• Oversee the store in the absence of senior management.

Skills

Leadership skills

Commercial perspective

Decision making

Proactive nature

Job description

Location: Primark Northampton
Salary: £36,716 (with 31 days annual leave & pension)
Contract: Full-Time, 5 days out of 7, 12 month FTC


BECAUSE YOU’RE READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT.

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.

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same 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]