Store Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Fort William; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading discount retailer in Fort William is seeking a Store Manager to lead their team in delivering exceptional customer experiences and achieving sales targets. The role requires strong leadership skills and prior retail management experience. Join a rapidly growing company that values employee development and offers excellent benefits, including a competitive salary and employee discounts.

Benefits

28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 5 years

Contributable company pension scheme

10% store discount

Death in Service Benefit

In-house training opportunities

Qualifications

• Advanced experience of managing small to medium sized retail teams in a fast-moving retail environment.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Ability to drive sales and optimize store layouts.

Responsibilities

• Mentor your team and help them achieve exceptional performance.
• Uphold customer priorities and align your team's service standards.
• Drive sales and ensure promotions are executed flawlessly.

Skills

Prioritise and organise work

Customer focus

Communicate and motivate others

Manage and lead teams

Make commercially astute decisions

Rapidly problem solve

Develop talent

Job description

Welcome to Home Bargains, where exciting opportunities await you in our dynamic world of retail management. As a rapidly growing company, there are always opportunities for passionate individuals to join us and lead our teams to success and be an integral part of our thriving retail community.

As a Store Manager at Home Bargains, you're not just running a store; you're leading a team towards achieving remarkable results. Your role is pivotal in fostering a culture of growth, excellence, and customer satisfaction. You’ll develop a high-performing team dedicated to making your store a success, ensuring every customer leaves happier than they arrived.

Our management structure offers a clear path for career progression and personal development. Join us on this exciting journey and be part of the Home Bargains continued success story.

Package

Salary & Hours

• £45,526 FTE
• 44 hours per week

Employee Benefits

• Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10% store discount at all our retail stores
• Death in Service Benefit
• Long service recognition scheme
• Access to our in-house training programmes delivered face-to-face and through our online learning platforms
• MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
  • Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
  • Low cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Overview

• Develop My People - You're a mentor, motivating your team and helping them achieve. You guide your team with a mixture of passion and insight to deliver an exceptional shopping experience for our customers.
• Deliver for Customers - Your mission is to uphold our customer priorities and ensure your team is aligned with our core service standards, directly contributing to an outstanding customer experience.
• Grow My Business - You're responsible for driving sales, optimizing store layouts, and ensuring product promotions are executed flawlessly. Your strategic vision and commercial acumen play a crucial role in the store's profitability and success.

Minimum Criteria To Apply

• Advanced experience of managing small to medium sized retail teams in a fast-moving retail environment to achieve a high weekly sales target
• Demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Prioritise and organise work
  • Customer focus
  • Communicate and motivate others
  • Manage and lead teams
  • Make commercially astute decisions
  • Rapidly problem solve
  • Develop talent

About The Company

TJ Morris Limited, trading as Home Bargains, is a privately owned, family-run discount retailer offering top brands at the lowest possible prices on the UK high street.

Founded in Liverpool, Home Bargains has grown to over 600 stores, serving more than 5 million customers each week. Our customers remain at the heart of everything we do.

We are rapidly expanding, with plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 locations across the UK. Opening nearly one new store every weekend, we thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.