Store Manager

Edinburgh Woollen Mill; Portree; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national retailer located in Portree is seeking a Store Manager for their Knitwear Store. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a keen commercial awareness, and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service. In this role, you will drive sales, oversee daily operations, and develop your team. The position offers excellent career prospects within a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Company Pension

Staff Discount

Qualifications

• Understanding of the retail market with a focus on growth opportunities.
• Ability to inspire and guide the team to success.
• Proactive approach to driving sales and engaging customers.
• Commitment to enhancing team members' skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Oversee daily running of the store and manage costs.
• Implement sales strategies to enhance store 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

Overview

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

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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