Retail Team Manager - STOKE ON TRENT

C2 Recruitment Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Team Manager to oversee high-profile retail projects, including new store openings and refits. This role involves leading a team, ensuring effective stock merchandising, and maintaining high standards of safety and communication. With a focus on teamwork and problem-solving, you will manage shifts that may include nights and early mornings. The company offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for progression and benefits that support financial wellbeing. If you're passionate about retail and leadership, this role is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Wagestream access

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Accommodation when required

Progression opportunities

Recognition, awards and incentives

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Merchandising or Retail Supervision is desirable.
• Must be able to work unsociable hours including nights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of merchandisers and replenishers.
• Communicate with management on project progress.
• Carry out health and safety inductions and checks.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Decision making

Prioritization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Field Power platform

RAS Dashboard

Job description

Team Manager

*Access to wages from 3 days* Immediate Start * Holiday Pay*

£14.57 per hour inclusive of holiday pay (£13.00 p/h + £1.57 = £14.57 p/h holiday pay)

Location: STOKE ON TRENT

Do you have an interest in Retail?

Are you looking for a role where you will be involved in high profile projects for some of the UK's leading grocery supermarket's & DIY chains? We have Team Manager opportunities where you will be working on New Stores, Refits, Range Reviews and Store Support Projects. You will be able to work at a fast pace, making quick decisions leading teams merchandising stock to an excellent standard.

The Role

• A typical week consists of 4-5 shifts Sunday to Thursday.
• You will be leading and supporting a team of merchandisers and replenishers carrying out tasks required by the client.
• Communicate with Management on progress and end of project sign off.
• Carry out health and safety inductions and checks.
• Shift lengths are generally 12 hours, days and nights (predominantly nights). Access to available assignments will be on your smartphone via our Field Power platform where you can set your availability and accept shifts.
• You will be required to clock in and out using your smart phone via our RAS Dashboard.
• Work will be carried out on different retail customer sites / stores and travel will vary on a shift-by-shift basis.
• You will be required to carry out the following:
• Removing and replacing stock with the use of client plans and systems.
• Adjusting shelf heights.
• Moving stock from the warehouse onto the shop floor, with use of roll cages and pallet trucks.
• Stock replenishment.
• Travelling will be involved when local work is not available. Accommodation will be provided when required to stay away.

Desirable Qualities:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to make decisions and prioritise.
• Previous experience in Merchandising, Retail Supervision or managing people.
• Methodical approach and keen attention to detail.
• Manual handling and heavy lifting will be involved.
• Problem solving and a ‘can do' attitude.
• Due to the nature of our work, you must be able to work unsociable hours, including early mornings and during the night when required. As a result, we can only accept applicants 18 years and over.

Benefits include:

• Colleagues will be offered a benefit called Wagestream, which enables colleagues to track, save and access up to 50% of their wages prior to pay day. Wagestream also offers financial advice, all contributing to the financial wellbeing of RAS colleagues.
• Holiday pay.
• Pension scheme.
• Uniform provided.
• Accommodation when required.
• Progression opportunities.
• Recognition, awards and incentives.

RAS (Retail Asset Solutions) is the largest nationwide retail support company providing Merchandising, Stock taking and Supply chain audit services. Your future career development is in your hands!

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

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