Store Manager

Edinburgh Woollen Mill; Portree; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known national retailer is seeking a Store Manager to lead a dynamic team at the Portree Knitwear store. The role offers excellent career prospects and an opportunity to work in a beautiful location. Responsibilities include driving sales, managing daily operations, and ensuring outstanding customer service. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to retail, with training provided for those new to fashion retail. This position promises a rewarding career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company Pension

Staff Discount

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Oversee daily store operations ensuring efficiency.
• Implement effective sales strategies to enhance performance.
• 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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Store Manager to join us at our Portree Knitwear Store. If you are interested in a relocation opportunity to the beautiful Isle of Skye, then this is the opportunity for you! Our store is located in the heart of this charming coastal town, renowned for its scenic beauty, rich history, and welcoming atmosphere. As a key tourist store, our Portree store offers a dynamic and rewarding environment to be part of with lots of customers travelling up to take in the beauty of the Isle of Skye.

Portree Knitwear is part of The Edinburgh Woollen Mill which is focused on delivering quality products, great value and excellent service levels. We are a major national retailer with over 200 retail stores ranging from High Street stores, Garden Centre concessions, Tourist stores and larger format Destination Stores. Having control of the product development and supply chain ensures we can deliver the best yarns and fabric which not only fit perfectly but will stand the test of time.

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.
• Staff Discount

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 Portree Knitwear 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 Portree, we would love to hear from you.

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