Store Manager - Bradford

Aldi UK; Bradford; On-site; GBP 52,910 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Company pension

Private Employee Medical Insurance

Long service rewards

Access to wellness portal and other benefits

Job summary

Aldi UK is looking for a passionate Store Manager in Bradford who excels in team leadership and operational excellence. You will manage employee performance, ensure excellent customer service, and optimize sales while minimizing costs.

This role requires an experienced people manager, capable of making effective business decisions in a fast-paced environment while motivating your team to achieve targets. You will enjoy a competitive salary and various benefits including a great work-life balance and training support.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing people and leading teams in a retail environment.
• Ability to make effective business decisions.
• Motivated to achieve sales and performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop team performance to achieve sales goals.
• Ensure high standards of customer service.
• Control costs and optimize productivity.

Skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Cost control

Productivity boosting

Customer service

Job description

Do you have experience of directly managing and leading a team to achieve objectives in a target driven, stakeholder/customer focused environment?

If you like the idea of inspiring your team to be proud of everything you’ve achieved together, you’re going to find this a hugely rewarding role.

One day could find you sorting out deliveries, placing orders and scheduling hours to meet productivity targets. The next, you might be focused on people management and performance, handling customer queries or carrying out till spot checks. And all the while you’ll handle the over-riding goals of maximising sales in your store, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising productivity.

Our Store Managers are passionate about doing well; motivating and developing their teams to deliver excellent customer service.

Your New Role

• All aspects of employee management, development and people performance
• Strong operational mind-set with the ability to make short and long term business decisions
• Providing excellent customer service and maintaining consistent high standards
• Strong leadership skills and due diligence
• Passion for success and ability to motivate employees
• Minimising costs and optimising productivity
• Management of company property, cost control and sales figures
• Regular communication with the Area Manager to ensure best practice in sales development, stock control and financial management of the store

About You

• An experienced people-manager
• Used to leading teams in a fast-paced, stakeholder/customer driven environment
• Skilled in time management, cost control and boosting productivity
• Motivated to consistently achieve targets

What you will get in Return

• £52,910 rising to £69,000* after 4 years.
• Great work-life balance - over 5 days, you’ll work either a 40 or 45-hour contract (including weekends). No matter which option you pick, we’ll make sure you’ve got plenty of time to re-charge your batteries
• 5 weeks annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Full training provided for your first 6 months with us, continued support throughout your career with Aldi
• Company pension
• Private Employee Medical Insurance after 6 months
• Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 2 years
• Long service rewards
• All employees have access to a 24/7 online wellness portal offering information and guidance on (Physical, Mental, Nutritional, Financial and Social), as well as other wellbeing related benefits
• Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.

*Please note, the salary displayed is based on a 45 hours per week contract. However, Aldi also offer 40 contracts and in these instances the salary offered would be pro-rated.