Store Leader

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values its employees and fosters a supportive environment. As a Store Manager, you will drive sales and create an exceptional shopping experience for customers. With a focus on team development, you will lead a diverse group of talented individuals, ensuring they are motivated and equipped to succeed. Enjoy generous perks like a 50% staff discount, a contributory pension scheme, and various family support options. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career progression in a dynamic retail environment, making a real impact on both your team and customers.

Benefits

50% Staff Discount

Uniform Allowance

Financial Advice

Wellbeing Solutions

Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Benefits

Pension Scheme

28 Days Paid Holiday

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing store KPIs including sales and stock loss.
• Experience in recruiting, training, and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and maximize profit through effective management.
• Ensure a world-class shopping experience for every customer.
• Recruit and retain top talent while managing performance.

Skills

Sales Management

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Performance Management

Cost Control

Communication

Education

Store Management Experience

Retail Management Training

Job description

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We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.

This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts.

Department: Retail Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sheffield Meadowhall

Workplace type: Onsite

What We Are Looking For...

1. Drive sales & maximise profit - responsible for identifying opportunities to increase your store's contribution. Implementing high standards in layout, analysing reports, conducting daily floor walks, delegating effectively, monitoring competitor activity, and communicating trade feedback at all levels.
2. Connect with our customers - ensure every customer receives a world-class shopping experience. Lead by example, motivate your team to give genuine service, and encourage upselling across all areas of the store.
3. Recruit & retain the best talent - passionate about your team’s development, responsible for recruiting, training, coaching, and managing performance to create future managers.
4. Control costs & manage loss prevention - drive team productivity through effective payroll management, prevent theft through excellent service, and ensure operational soundness with stock management controls.
5. Have a proven track record in managing store KPI’s including sales, payroll, controllable costs, stock loss, and service.
6. Be a great communicator across all levels.
7. Have great leadership skills.
8. Be passionate about delivering a world-class customer experience.
9. Have previous experience at Store Manager level or be an experienced Deputy Manager seeking the next step.

This Is For You...

• Discount - Generous 50% staff discount & uniform allowance to enjoy our latest products!
• RI Rewards - Benefits including discounts, financial advice, wellbeing solutions, and a bonus scheme via Reward Gateway.
• Island culture - Stores with Kindness Cupboards for basic food & hygiene products, and support through the Retail Trust.
• Family Hub - Support for various family setups with enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, & fertility benefits.
• Giver Island - Give as you earn scheme, annual Giver Island day, and matched funding.
• Opportunities - Focus on progression across Retail & Head Office, with on-the-job training and qualifications.
• Pension - Contributory private pension scheme.
• Holiday - 28 days (UK) / 30 days (ROI) paid holiday, plus the option to buy additional days.

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Keeping You Safe...

At River Island, we are committed to safeguarding all employees regardless of age or role. We adhere to the Prevent duty to stop extremism, promote British Values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.