General Manager Designate

Currys plc; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly performance-related bonus

Product discount

Wellbeing initiatives

30 days of annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Job summary

A leading retail company in Colchester seeks a General Manager Designate to lead store operations and create a positive customer experience. Responsibilities include overseeing team performance, leading store strategy, and driving overall commercial performance. The ideal candidate should have a management background and confidence in decision-making. Join us to develop your managerial skills and make an impact in retail.

Qualifications

• Established management background in a similar role.
• Embrace changes that continue to evolve the business.
• Confidence to lead a team and make key decisions.
• Commercial instinct and drive to stay ahead, constantly promoting improvement.

Responsibilities

• Set an example to the whole store team and oversee their performance.
• Create an inspiring environment for colleagues.
• Lead store strategy and drive overall commercial performance.
• Lead the store strategy, at the forefront of the game.
• Drive the overall commercial performance of your store.

Skills

Management experience

Confidence in decision-making

Commercial awareness

Leadership abilities

Job description

General Manager Designate

Colchester, Currys, Colchester
Permanent • Full Time

Role Overview

As a General Manager at one of our stores, you’ll take the lead on creating an experience our customers love. Every decision you make will be with the customer and your team in mind. You’re the one who brings the store together, living and breathing our values, and acting as your team’s go-to for questions, support and development. It comes with great responsibility and even greater opportunity to have an impact.

Responsibilities

• Set an example to the whole store team and oversee their performance and development through the leaders in your store.
• Create an environment where colleagues feel inspired and able to progress.
• Explore and action new ways of working to benefit your store.
• Lead the store strategy, at the forefront of the game.
• Drive the overall commercial performance of your store.

Qualifications

• Established management background in a similar role.
• Embrace changes that continue to evolve the business.
• Confidence to lead a team and make key decisions with them and the rest of the business in mind.
• Commercial instinct and drive to stay ahead, constantly promoting improvement.

Benefits

• Monthly performance‑related bonus.
• Product discount on the latest tech.
• A range of wellbeing initiatives.
• 30 days of annual leave (including bank holiday entitlement) and a competitive pension scheme.

Why join us

Join our Retail team and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you progress your career the way you want. Build connections, develop your managerial skills and discover new opportunities to push you even further.

Every voice has a space at our table and we’re committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email [e-mail] and we’ll do our best to help.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Retail