Store Manager

Peacocks; Marple; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail fashion chain in Marple is looking for an experienced Store Manager. This role involves driving sales, managing daily operations, and ensuring outstanding customer service. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a good understanding of the retail market, although fashion retail experience is not essential as training will be provided. Join us in our commitment to delivering quality fashion to our customers.

Benefits

Excellent career prospects

Supportive and dynamic team

Industry-recognised qualification opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong Leadership Skills

Commercial Awareness

Sales Acumen

Training and Development Focus

Job description

Overview

At Peacocks we pride ourselves on delivering stylish quality fashion at affordable prices on the UK High Street. Having first started life as Penny Bazaar in 1884, we are now considered as an established and staple fashion brand with a strong commitment to value for money. We aim to offer our customers wearable style for all the family, whether it’s budget friendly fashion or the latest fashion trends. Our stores provide a welcoming and enjoyable shopping experience, reflecting our dedication to outstanding customer service.

If you are looking to join our team of over 3000 employees across our 350 UK stores, we have an exciting opportunity for a Store Manager to join our team in Marple, Greater Manchester.

Location

Located in this friendly town on the edge of Stockport, our store is in the heart of Marple, known for its canals, locks, and welcoming community. With good transport links, including rail services into Manchester and nearby road connections, Marple offers a great balance between work and everyday life. The town is surrounded by green spaces such as Etherow Country Park and Brabyns Park, making it a lovely place to live and work. Our Marple store has room to grow, and we’re looking for someone to help play a part in its continued success in this well-connected town.

What’s in it for you?

• 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.
• Enjoy a store location with convenient transport links available.

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, cultivating 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 Peacocks 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 Marple, we would love to hear from you.

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