Store Cover Manager

Deichmann; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Deichmann Shoes is looking for a Cover Store Manager to lead operations across multiple stores in High Wycombe and the surrounding area. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary of £30,500, focusing on team motivation, customer service excellence, and effective stock management. Ideal candidates will have prior retail management experience and the ability to adapt to various store environments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory/management role within retail.
• Flexibility to work across various locations as needed.
• Possession of a full UK driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and coach store teams to deliver excellent customer service.
• Manage stock effectively and analyze sales figures.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and achieve KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Numeracy

Job description

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Purpose

Deichmann Shoes has an exciting opportunity to join our growing business as a Cover Store Manager, supporting our store in High Wycombe and other stores in the surrounding area.

Stores you will cover include: Slough, Reading, Uxbridge, Hounslow, Harrow, and additional stores within a reasonable commuting distance.

Working as a Cover Store Manager for Deichmann, you will be offered a competitive salary of £30,500 per annum.

This is a full-time, permanent position. You must be fully flexible to work across the week. Our ideal candidates are our fast-track, high-potential managerial talent!

After initial training, Cover Managers build their understanding of store operations by providing managerial cover across a cluster of stores. Therefore, you must be able to travel within a defined geographical area.

Upon completing training, Cover Managers are well-positioned for promotion to Store Manager.

Our ideal Cover Managers will have previous experience at supervisor/management level within a retail setting or similar and be eager to progress in store management.

Key activities:

• Motivate and coach the team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Lead by example in promoting and upselling products.
• Draft rotas in line with payroll budgets.
• Manage stock effectively.
• Analyze sales figures and reports.
• Ensure all company standards are implemented and maintained, including merchandising and administration.
• Work towards targets and achieve KPIs.
• Assist with recruitment and team development.

Personal characteristics:

• A hands-on leader with experience in retail or a related industry.
• A positive, flexible approach with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence to motivate, coach, and inspire the team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Methodical and organized with a structured approach.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Possession of a full UK driving license is preferred due to travel requirements.

Salary: £30,500