Retail Supervisor (1 Year Temporary Contract)

TN United Kingdom; Livingston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Retail Supervisor for a 1-year temporary contract in Livingston. The role involves supervising the store team, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring attractive product displays. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, strong leadership skills, and a customer-focused approach. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or related sector preferred.
• Self-motivated and confident in supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the store team in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain product knowledge.
• Ensure the store is well merchandised and attractive.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

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Retail Supervisor (1 Year Temporary Contract), Livingston

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Location:

Livingston, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Retail

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Yes

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

Purpose: Deichmann has an exciting new opportunity with an immediate start for a Supervisor to join the team. In return for your hard work, you will be offered a competitive hourly rate of up to £13.41 per hour plus a non-contractual performance-related bonus.

This is a temporary contract for 1 year.

Are you looking for a more exciting challenge in your retail career? If yes, then Deichmann is the place for you! The ideal candidate:

• Will have experience working as a supervisor in retail or a related sector, or be looking to take their first step into retail management.
• Must demonstrate excellent supervisory and leadership skills, and be energetic and enthusiastic.

Key activities include:

• Leading and supervising the store team in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Opening and closing the store, including cashing up and completing administrative duties.
• Providing excellent customer service and maintaining expert knowledge of products.
• Leading by example, promoting and recommending shoe care products, and supporting team training.
• Ensuring the store is well merchandised and product displays are attractive.
• Processing stock deliveries and store transfers.
• Supporting the achievement of monthly targets.
• Handling customer queries and complaints.

Personal characteristics:

• Retail experience or transferable skills from related sectors.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Confident in supervising, motivating, and coaching a team.
• Well-organized and structured in approach.
• Customer-focused and operationally aware.
• Commercial and spatial awareness.
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work at pace and under pressure.
• Previous supervisory experience, including cashing up and banking, is preferred.
• Fully flexible (Monday – Sunday), including evenings and bank holidays.

Salary/Pay: Up to £13.41 per hour plus non-contractual hourly sales commission.