Store Manager

Machine Mart; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in power tools based in Tees Valley is looking for a Store Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a small team. You will drive sales, motivate staff, and ensure excellent customer experiences. Ideal candidates will have retail management experience and a strong track record in achieving sales targets. The position offers various benefits, including commission and discounts.

Benefits

Staff Discounts

Healthcare Cash plans

Company pension scheme

Life Cover

Training and development

Paid Breaks

Free Tea & Coffee

Qualifications

• Proven experience of leading a small team.
• Managerial experience within a retail or field sales position.
• Experience in achieving sales targets and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the store.
• Lead and motivate a team of 4-6 members.
• Ensure excellent customer service and achieve sales targets.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales target achievement

Customer service excellence

Communication skills

Retail management

Job description

About The Role

What you’ll be doing:

• You’ll be responsible for the day to day management of the store.
• You’ll be leading from the front, managing a small team of between 4 - 6 members of staff
• You’ll be committed to motivating your team to deliver a great customer experience as well as achieving challenging sales targets
• You’ll be committed to offering honest advice and building a rapport with customers, exceeding their expectations and reassuring them when they're bewildered by choice

What you’ll need - skills and experience:

• Proven experience of leading a small team
• Managerial experience within a retail or field sales position, ideally in a hard goods environment
• Proven experience in achieving sales targets and KPIs
• Proven experience in motivating your team
• You’ll have practical experience / knowledge of some or all of our product range
• You'll be a confident, enthusiastic and driven team player
• You'll be committed to learning and developing yourself and your team
• Your personal skills will include accuracy and numeracy as well as basic computer literacy
• You’ll possess the desire to succeed both individually and as leader of the team

Benefits

What you’ll get in return for your commitment:

• Any extra time worked beyond your contracted hours is paid or can be taken as time off in lieu
• Guaranteed monthly commission payment amount for your first 6 months
• Staff Discounts
• Healthcare Cash plans
• A company pension scheme
• Life Cover
• Access to the Retail Trust, our well-being platform - offering a 24-hour helpline for a variety of support services
• Discounts on 100s of high street & online brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping
• Role specific training and development
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates
• Paid Breaks
• Free Tea & Coffee

About The Company

Where you’ll be working:

Machine Mart are the UK’s leading specialist retailer of workshop power tools and equipment to the general public and trade customers. With stores nation-wide and over 40 years in business we are at the forefront of our sector and are supporting our recent success with continued growth.