Deputy Store Manager

TieTalent; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Deputy Store Manager for their new store in Carlisle. You will lead and inspire a team, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and a well-merchandised store. The role also offers a compressed hours scheme for better work-life balance, alongside various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous, uncapped team bonus

30% discount across the Group

Access to high street retailer discounts

Mental, physical, and financial support (EAP)

Enhanced maternity & adoption pay

Additional days off for special occasions

Contributory health scheme

Income protection and bereavement support

Holiday buy-back scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role, ideally in retail.
• Able to inspire and develop a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and inspire the team through daily meetings.
• Maintain store merchandising according to guidelines.
• Support personal development by setting clear goals.

Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Team development

Job description

Sofology is so much more than just sofas the sofa sits at the heart of the home, and we know how much that means to our customers. Choosing the perfect sofa is a big decisionand thats why, as a Deputy Store Manager, youll play a key role in making that journey feel effortless and exciting.

With the opening of our brand new store in Carlisle, were bringing our unique Sofology experience to even more homesand youll be right at the heart of it.

As a leader in this fresh new space, youll coach, inspire, and empower your team of Sofologists to deliver unforgettable customer experiences. Whether its about looks, comfort, or a little bit of both, your passion and guidance will help shape a store where every customer feels at home from the moment they walk in.

And because we believe in balance, were excited to offer Compressed Hoursso you can work your full week across fewer days. That means more time for you, whether its for hobbies, family, or just a well-earned break.

Sofology benefits

• Great basic salary with generous, uncapped team bonus
• Plenty of opportunities to learn & grow.
• 30% discount across the Group, plus 15% for your friends and family
• Access to discounts at 100s of high street retailers.
• Mental, physical and financial support (EAP)
• Enhanced maternity & adoption pay
• Spend up to £1,500 at Currys / PC World and spread the cost through Sofology.
• Additional days off, whether its your wedding, birthday or even the arrival of your new furry friend
• A contributory health scheme, flu vaccines, access to a Doctor and private health check
• Income protection, bereavement and life assurance - you can count on us to be there when it matters
• Holiday buy back scheme (5 days)
• Okay, so the list just goes on, but heres a few more. Sharesave, volunteer days and a cycle to work scheme!

A day in the life of...

A Deputy Store Manager, youll spend your time doing so much more than sitting! Here are just a few of the things youll be getting up to:

• Being accountable for motivating and inspiring your team through daily morning meetings, regular communication and feedback
• Ensuring our value, roll out the red carpet, is maintained at all times by keeping the store merchandised according to guidelines
• Working alongside the Store Manager to create an environment where our Sofologists want to be and our customers want to shop
• Supporting on-going personal development through setting clear and achievable goals
• Assessing individual performance through observation thus enabling the identification of training and development needs
• Utilising your continued knowledge of products to support your other team members, always sharing best practice and training the team
• Leading the team in the Store Managers absence

In an ideal world...

You dont need to have furniture experience because let's be honest, leadership isn't about knowing what type of cushion interiors make a sofa comfy! We are looking for someone who completely thrives when leading a team, resulting in high performance, holds those exciting morning meetings that kickstart the day the right way, and who will really care about nurturing our Sofologists to help them be better, and do better.

We know that none of our customers are the same and that goes for our Sofologists too - there truly is a seat for everyone at Sofology!

A little about Sofology

Were a fun place to be and we know our people are priceless. Were proud of our Sofologists, who roll out the red carpet to each and every one of our customers, forever working together to be bold and ambitious.

Were all about crafting an unrivalled sofa experience that leaves our customers and Sofologists in awe. We wholeheartedly embody our values, infusing them in every aspect of our work.

Roll Out The Red Carpet- From browsing to buying and beyond, we always ensure a Very Important Customer experience - no ifs, no buts.

A Seat for Everyone - Be yourself and feel at home. We know that different backgrounds and experiences make us stronger.

Bold By Design- We're a courageous brand with ambition and drive. Well never settle for second best and always strive for more.

So, if you want to join us on the sofa, save your seat by applying now!Due to the volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this role early and so encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible.

DFS Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer; celebrating diversity and committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We extend a warm welcome to everyone, embracing a variety of voices and perspectives. As we continue to work on building a workplace that is representative of the customers we serve and the communities we live and work in, we strongly encourage applications from members of minority and under-represented groups. Across the Group, we want to create an environment where everyone feels at home.

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