Store Manager

Age UK; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Dunstable is seeking a passionate Store Manager to lead a team in enhancing customer service and maximizing sales. The ideal candidate will have previous retail experience and managerial skills, helping to raise funds for vital services supporting older people. The role includes the responsibility of training staff and ensuring efficient store operations. This position offers competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to make a positive impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing days

Excellent pension scheme

Bupa health cashback plan

Car Benefit scheme

Home & Tech purchase scheme

Blue Light Card scheme

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management.
• Ability to handle/lift bags of stock up to 10kgs.
• Experience communicating with a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the store.
• Maximise store sales and profits.
• Provide effective leadership and development.

Skills

Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment

Experience of managing people

Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg

Strong drive to achieve results through others

Ability to delegate, coach and listen

Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities

Ability to motivate self and others

Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes

IT literacy and numeracy skills

Job description

Age UK is recruiting! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager to join our friendly and supportive Houghton Regis team. Utilising your previous retail experience and excellent managerial skills, you will manage the day to day running of our store - maximising store sales and profits while ensuring our customers receive an excellent service. In doing so, you will be helping to raise funds for Age UK and the incredible services and support they provide to older people. As Store Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development. If you are a motivated manager with a passion for retail and would like to use your skills to support a charity that helps thousands of older people across the UK, this may be the role for you! Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.) To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

Qualifications

• Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team
• Strong drive to achieve results through others
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• Ability to motivate self and others
• An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
• Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time colleagues) + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
• Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
• Blue Light Card scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.