Store Manager

Edinburgh Woollen Mill; Wales; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Betws-y-Coed seeks an experienced Store Manager to drive sales and ensure exceptional customer service. You will lead a dynamic team and oversee daily operations, aiming to exceed sales targets. Strong leadership and commercial awareness are critical for this role. Full training will be provided, making it ideal for proactive retail managers. Join us in crafting a vibrant shopping experience for our customers.

Benefits

Excellent career prospects

Supportive and dynamic team

Industry-recognised qualification opportunity

Qualifications

• Understanding of the retail market with 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 daily operations ensuring efficiency and adherence to standards.
• 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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Store Manager to join our team at The Edinburgh Woollen Mill Betws-y-Coed. Our store is located in the picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed, a popular gateway to Snowdonia National Park. Known for its stunning natural beauty, charming shops, and strong tourist appeal, Betws-y-Coed attracts visitors year-round, providing a vibrant and scenic environment for retail success.

Benefits

• 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Join Edinburgh Woollen Mill 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 Betws-y-Coed, we would love to hear from you.

The Edinburgh Woollen Mill 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. Our store staff are knowledgeable and provide a helpful personal service.