Store Manager

Machine Mart Ltd; Darlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company where you will lead a small group of dedicated staff in delivering exceptional customer service and achieving sales targets. This role involves managing daily store operations and fostering a motivating environment for your team. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and those of your team while enjoying benefits such as staff discounts and healthcare cash plans. If you are enthusiastic, driven, and committed to success, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

Staff Discounts

Healthcare Cash Plans

Company Pension Scheme

Life Cover

Access to Well-being Platform

Role-specific Training

Paid Breaks

Free Tea & Coffee

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading a small team and achieving sales targets.
• Managerial experience in retail, ideally in a hard goods environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the store and lead a team of 4-6 staff.
• Motivate team to deliver excellent customer experiences and meet sales targets.

Skills

Team Leadership

Retail Management

Sales Target Achievement

Motivational Skills

Customer Service

Numeracy Skills

Basic Computer Literacy

Job description

What you’ll be doing:

• You’ll be responsible for the day to day management of the store.
• You’ll be leading from the front, managing a small team of between 4 - 6 members of staff
• 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 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 leader of the team

What you'll get in return for your commitment:Staff DiscountsHealthcare Cash plansA company pension schemeLife CoverAccess to the Retail Trust, our well-being platform - offering a 24-hour helpline for a variety of support servicesDiscounts on 100s of high street & online brands including restaurants, holidays, and shoppingRole specific training and developmentProactive promotion of internal candidatesPaid BreaksFree Tea & Coffee