Store Manager

Bonmarche; Gosport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail clothing company in Gosport is seeking a Store Manager to lead a passionate team, drive sales, and ensure exceptional customer service. The successful candidate will be commercially aware, possess strong leadership skills, and have a proactive approach to retail. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact while developing your career in the retail sector.

Benefits

Company Pension

Industry-recognized qualification

Qualifications

• Understanding of the retail market to identify opportunities for growth.
• Ability to inspire and guide the team to success.
• Proactive approach to driving sales and engaging customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team, driving sales and ensuring a great shopping experience.
• Oversee daily store operations and manage costs effectively.
• Implement effective sales strategies to enhance store performance.
• Ensure outstanding customer service for all shoppers.
• Coach and motivate your team, providing training opportunities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Commercial awareness

Sales acumen

Job description

Overview

Bonmarché offers stylish, high-quality fashion at great value for a diverse customer base. We are a long-standing brand dedicated to affordable, flattering clothing and excellent customer service. We are a team of 1,900 people focused on personal development and creating a friendly shopping experience. This opportunity is for a Store Manager to join our team at Bonmarché Gosport. The store is located in a thriving coastal town in Hampshire, offering a busy retail environment with strong community spirit and excellent transport connections on the lively high street near shopping destinations and the seaside.

Be part of a forward-thinking business with excellent career prospects:

• Work in a supportive and dynamic team.
• Gain an industry-recognised qualification within your first 18 months, if desired.
• Company Pension

Responsibilities

• Lead a passionate team, driving sales and ensuring an exceptional shopping experience for customers.
• Be commercially aware and proactive, able to work using your own initiative.
• Utilise full training provided; fashion retail experience is desirable but not essential.
• Drive Sales: lead your team to achieve and exceed sales targets, fostering a performance-driven culture.
• Operational Management: oversee the daily running of the store, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company standards while managing costs effectively.
• Maximise Profitability: implement effective sales strategies and promotions to enhance store performance.
• Deliver Outstanding Customer Service: ensure an excellent shopping experience for all customers.
• Team Development: manage, coach, and motivate your team, providing training and development opportunities to support career progression.

What We’re Looking For

• Commercial Awareness: understanding of the retail market with the ability to identify opportunities for growth.
• Strong Leadership Skills: ability to inspire and guide your team to success.
• Sales Acumen: proactive approach to driving sales and engaging customers.
• Training and Development Focus: commitment to nurturing and enhancing team members\' skills.

Join Bonmarché and be part of an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact. If you’re passionate about retail and seeking a rewarding career opportunity in Gosport, we would love to hear from you.

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