Store Manager

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

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Witham is seeking a Store Manager to lead a team in driving sales and providing exceptional customer service. Candidates should demonstrate commercial awareness and leadership skills. This role offers extensive career development opportunities in a supportive environment. Passion for retail is essential, and training will be provided.

Benefits

Excellent career prospects

Supportive team

Industry-recognized qualification

Qualifications

• Retail management experience preferred but not essential.
• Ability to inspire and guide a team to success.
• Understanding of the retail market.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Oversee the daily running of the store and manage costs.
• Implement sales strategies to enhance store performance.
• Ensure an excellent shopping experience for all customers.
• Provide training and development opportunities.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Strong Leadership Skills

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 a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager to join our team in Witham.

Our Peacocks store is located in the centre of Witham, positioned within the town’s established retail district. Witham’s strong sense of community and convenient transport links make it an ideal location for our store, which serves both local residents and visitors from the surrounding area. As a key destination for affordable, contemporary fashion, the store maintains a professional, supportive, and customer-oriented environment. Offering significant opportunities for career advancement and personal development, it provides an excellent setting to contribute to a committed team at the core of Witham's retail landscape.

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.

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 Witham, we would love to hear from you.

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