Store Manager

Edinburgh Woollen Mill; John o' Groats; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in John O'Groats is seeking a Store Manager to lead a team, drive sales, and ensure excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and commercial awareness, but full training will be provided. This role offers great career prospects in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company Pension

Dynamic team environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of the retail market with the ability to identify opportunities for growth.
• Ability to inspire and guide your team to success.
• Proactive approach to driving sales and engaging customers.
• Commitment to nurturing and enhancing team members' skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Oversee the daily running of the store, ensuring efficiency.
• Implement effective sales strategies and promotions.
• Ensure an excellent shopping experience for all customers.
• Manage, coach, and motivate your team.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Strong Leadership Skills

Sales Acumen

Training and Development Focus

Job description

Overview

John O'Groats Knitwear Co is part of The Edinburgh Woollen Mill and focuses on delivering quality products, great value and excellent service levels. We are a major national retailer with over 200 retail stores, including High Street stores, Garden Centre concessions, Tourist stores and larger format Destination Stores. Controlling the product development and supply chain allows us to deliver the best yarns and fabrics which fit perfectly and stand the test of time. Our store staff are knowledgeable and provide a helpful personal service. We have an exciting opportunity for a Store Manager to join our team at John O'Groats Knitwear Co. Our store is located in this iconic northern village, known as the north-eastern tip of mainland Britain, a popular destination for visitors embarking on or completing the Land’s End to John O’ Groats journey.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a forward-thinking business with excellent career prospects.
• Work in a supportive and dynamic team.
• Company Pension

As Store Manager, you will lead a passionate team, driving sales and ensuring an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. We are looking for a commercially aware and proactive retail manager who can work using their own initiative. Fashion retail experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• 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: A proactive approach to driving sales and engaging customers.
• Training and Development Focus: Commitment to nurturing and enhancing team members' skills.

Join John O'Groats Knitwear Co and be part of an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact. If you’re passionate about retail and looking for a rewarding career opportunity in John O'Groats, we would love to hear from you.

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