Store Manager Designate

Wickes; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wickes is seeking a Store Manager Designate to lead and develop a team while ensuring exceptional customer service. This role offers significant growth potential within a unique culture that values contributions and supports career aspirations. The position includes a competitive salary, bonuses, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Up to 35 days of annual leave

Up to 15% annual bonus

Employer pension contribution up to 10%

Save-as-you-earn scheme

Cashback health scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Discount platform for various retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role is essential.
• Ability to deliver great customer service.
• Strong understanding of financial metrics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure great shopping experience for customers.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Understand and manage financial performance.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Coaching and development

Customer service

Financial understanding (P&L, KPIs)

Job description

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Are you looking for a change in role? Maybe a change in sector? Do you have experience of working in a management role? Ever thought about being a Store Manager? With exciting growth plans underway, we have an amazing opportunity for a Store Manager Designate to join our business and become a Store Manager of the future..

The role of our Store Managers is essential to our business - this means the potential is high, as is the opportunity for growth. We are looking for transferable skills, which includes inspirational leadership, being able to spot talent, coach and develop a team to the highest standards whilst delivering great customer service. You'll go above and beyond for our Retail and Trade customers, ensuring each and every customer has a great shopping experience and we are delivering sales through service. Understanding the financial side of a business including P&L, KPI's and working to targets. You'll also be big on what matters and ensuring Health and Safety is at the forefront of everything we do. A can do spirit and winning mentality is a must!

What's in it for you?

Our unique culture means we believe in doing the right thing winning for our customers, planet and people. You will be part of an engaged and welcoming team. We will provide you with a great induction and onboarding plan. We will support you with a development plan that's in line with our colleague's promise - by empowering you to own your career aspirations and be supported by an amazing culture that gives you the freedom to be you.

• Salary £40,000 - 45,000.00
• Up to 35 days of annual leave including 8 days of bank holidays
• Up to 15% annual bonus and up to £300 per month gain share bonus
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Other financial and wellbeing benefits include: Save-as-you-earn scheme, Cashback health scheme, Cycle to work, Life assurance, Peppy, Aviva Digital GP, Financial Education & loans, Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership.

We aim to create an inclusive workplace with colleagues' wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. If you are interested in flexible working you can read our flexible working statement here or let us know when you apply and we can talk this through as part of your application process.

Why work for Wickes

Wickes are more than just the nation's favourite DIY store. It's a place where we'll ask for your ideas, listen to your opinions and value the contributions you make. Chances are you've never experienced anything quite like our culture. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we'll make you feel right at home.

Apply now!

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