Store Manager

100x Imaging Inc.; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power tools retailer in Colchester is seeking a Store Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a small team of 4-6 staff members. The role requires strong experience in retail management, a commitment to achieving sales targets, and a passion for delivering excellent customer service. Candidates must demonstrate effective leadership skills and a practical knowledge of the product range. This position offers various benefits including guaranteed commission and staff discounts.

Benefits

Guaranteed monthly commission

Staff Discounts

Healthcare Cash plans

Pension scheme

Life Cover

Well-being support services

Role specific training

Paid Breaks

Free Tea & Coffee

Qualifications

• Proven managerial experience in retail or field sales.
• Experience in leading and motivating teams.
• Practical knowledge of retail products.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily store operations.
• Lead and motivate a team of 4-6 staff members.
• Achieve sales targets and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales target achievement

Customer service skills

Motivational skills

Job description

About The Role

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 KPIs.
• 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 a leader of the team.

Benefits

• 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 100’s 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.

About The Company

Machine Mart are the UK’s leading specialist retailer of workshop power tools and equipment to the general public and trade customers. With stores nationwide and over 40 years in business, we are at the forefront of our sector and are supporting our recent success with continued growth. For further information on our company and our product range, visit our website: www.machinemart.co.uk