Store Manager Designate

Poundland; Antrim; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Poundland is seeking a motivated Store Manager to lead a dynamic team and enhance customer experiences. This role involves driving sales, developing staff, and ensuring operational excellence in a vibrant retail environment. Join a leading company and enjoy benefits including an annual bonus, professional development opportunities, and more.

Benefits

Annual Retail Management Bonus Scheme

Professional development programs

In-house development programs

Annual holiday allowance

In-store and online discounts

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Employee Assistance programs

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store's team to ensure excellent customer service.
• Manage store operations to achieve commercial goals.
• Create a safe and compliant environment for colleagues.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Sales Strategy

Education

Retail Management Qualification

Job description

Store Manager Opportunity: lead, inspire, and excel – creating amazing value every day!

As a Store Manager in a dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping your team and customer experiences. Your daily actions will drive sales and foster an environment aligned with our core values: love our customers, care for our colleagues, and protect the pounds (and euros).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply early if interested.

Why Choose Us?

• Annual Retail Management Bonus Scheme recognizing your contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development, including up to a Retail Manager Level 4 qualification through our apprenticeship program.
• Comprehensive induction and in-house development programs.
• Rota’s scheduled four weeks in advance, supporting work-life balance.
• Holiday allowance increasing annually up to 33 days, with an option to buy extra holidays, plus a day off for your birthday.
• 10% in-store discount and exclusive online colleague discounts.
• Recognition and reward initiatives throughout the year.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits and life assurance.
• Access to Employee Assistance programs for well-being support.

Your Impact:

Love our customers:

• Provide excellent customer service; coach your team to do the same.
• Lead the store to success by ensuring the right people are in the right roles at the right times.

Care for our colleagues:

• Create a safe, policy-compliant environment.
• Develop your team through growth opportunities and role development.

Protect the pounds (and euros):

• Guide a passionate team to meet commercial goals.
• Implement strategic approaches to sales, shrinkage, and service for smooth store operations.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're driven to lead, inspire, and excel in retail, we want to hear from you. Apply now and start your fulfilling career with us.

About us...

Since 1990, Poundland has grown into a retail leader with over 850 stores and nearly 17,000 colleagues across the UK and Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 expanded our reach, enabling us to deliver unmatched value to millions of customers.

We foster a culture of excellence, inclusion, and sustainability, empowering our team to thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value. Our core behaviors—Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds & Euros—guide everything we do, creating a fun, friendly environment where our people can be their best selves.