Store Manager

Machine Mart Ltd; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly commission

Staff discounts

Healthcare cash plans

Company pension

Life cover

Retail Trust access

Brand discounts

Role training and development

Internal promotion opportunities

Paid breaks

Tea & coffee

Job summary

Machine Mart Ltd. is seeking a Store Manager to oversee day-to-day store operations in the United Kingdom and drive a strong customer experience. You will lead a small team of 4–6 colleagues, coach staff, and ensure high product knowledge across our range.

You’ll work up to 45 hours per week with time off in lieu for extra hours, and focus on achieving sales targets while fostering a motivated, customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of leading a small team.
• Managerial experience within a retail or field sales position, ideally in a hard goods environment.
• Proven experience in achieving sales targets and KPI's.
• Practical knowledge of our product range.
• Confident, enthusiastic and driven team player.
• Accurate numeracy and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day store operations.
• Lead a team of 4-6 staff, up to 45 hours per week.
• Motivate the team to deliver a great customer experience and meet sales targets.
• Offer honest advice and build rapport with customers during their buying journey.
• Support development and training of the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Retail management

Sales targets

Motivation

Product knowledge

Communication

Numeracy

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

• You’ll be responsible for the day to day management of the store.
• You will be working up to 45 hours per week - all extra time worked is paid or can be taken as time off in lieu
• You’ll be leading from the front, managing a small team of between 4 - 6 members of staff
• You’ll be committed to motivating your team to deliver a great customer experience as well as achieving challenging sales targets
• You’ll be committed to offering honest advice and building a rapport with customers, exceeding their expectations and reassuring them when they're bewildered by choice

What you’ll need - skills and experience:

• Proven experience of leading a small team
• Managerial experience within a retail or field sales position, ideally in a hard goods environment
• Proven experience in achieving sales targets and KPI’s
• Proven experience in motivating your team
• You’ll have practical experience / knowledge of some or all of our product range
• You’ll be a confident, enthusiastic and driven team player
• You’ll be committed to learning and developing yourself and your team
• Your personal skills will include accuracy and numeracy as well as basic computer literacy
• You’ll possess the desire to succeed both individually and as leader of the team

What you’ll get in return for your commitment:

• Guaranteed monthly commission payment amount for your first 6 months
• Staff Discounts
• Healthcare Cash plans
• A company pension scheme
• Life Cover
• Access to the Retail Trust, our well-being platform - offering a 24-hour helpline for a variety of support services
• Discounts on 100s of high street & online brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping
• Role specific training and development
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates
• Paid Breaks
• Free Tea & Coffee