Department Manager

Boundary Outlet; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company is seeking a Department Manager for their Menswear Department in South Kesteven. This role, starting immediately, focuses on delivering excellent customer service and driving sales. Candidates must have supervisory experience in retail, particularly in fashion, and possess strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay, staff discount, and a performance-based bonus scheme. Flexibility is necessary as additional hours may be required for cover during absences.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Staff discount

Achievable bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory/managerial experience in a fashion/sales environment.
• Experience in retail and merchandising.
• Ability to schedule staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Menswear Department team and ensure smooth operations.
• Focus on customer service and driving sales.
• Work independently and use initiative in daily tasks.

Skills

Retail experience at a supervisory level

Excellent people skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Department Manager to head up the team on our Menswear Department, which is located within Boundary Outlet - Grantham. The role is available with an immediate start and will be responsible for the smooth running of the department. The team consists of 3: Manager + 2 x part time sales assistant.

The position requires someone with a clear focus on the customer and driving sales whilst delivering the highest standards of service in all areas, from the minute the customer walks on to our department, to the minute they leave us. To succeed you must have previous retail experience at a supervisory level (preferably within fashion), excellent people skills and experience, bags of energy and enthusiasm, be self-motivated, and have a genuine interest in people and fashion. Most importantly, you must be capable of working on your own and being able to use your initiative. Flexibility is essential to the role as you will be required to work additional days/hours to provide cover for holidays and sickness. The role does require lone working; however, training will be provided. Experience required

• Previous Supervisor/Managerial experience, within a fashion/sales environment.
• Retail and Merchandising experience
• Staff scheduling
• Must have excellent communication skills and attention to detail

In return we offer competitive pay, staff discount and an excellent, achievable bonus scheme.

If you are an upbeat, self-motivated individual, inspired by bonuses and used to achieving targets, we want to hear from you.