Store Manager - Designate

Halfords Group PLC; Wales; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Designate Store Manager to support local stores in Llanelli and Carmarthen. You will lead in-store teams, driving customer satisfaction and compliance while receiving training for a permanent Store Manager role. Ideal candidates will have strong retail management experience and skills in team development. The role offers competitive salary and extensive benefits including discounts and performance bonuses.

Benefits

6 weeks of annual leave

Quarterly performance bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

25% discount on most products

Financial planning support

24/7 GP access

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Store Manager in a retail environment.
• Skills in recruiting, developing, and leading teams effectively.
• Strong focus on compliance with Health and Safety, GDPR, quality control, and retail legislation.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and engage your team to create a remarkable in-store experience.
• Drive a professional selling culture and achieve impressive results.
• Maintain high standards of service, safety, and compliance.

Skills

Store Management Experience

Service-focused background

Sales and Service Target Management

Team Development Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Health and Safety Compliance

Job description

Apply now Job no: 561740
Work type: Full time
Site: Llanelli, Pemberton Retail Park
Categories: Retail Management
Location: Carmarthenshire
Salary: £43,000 Per Annum.
Business Area: Retail

This is a Designate role and will cover the Llanelli and Carmarthen retail stores.

As a Designate Store Manager, you will be a crucial support to our management team, assisting local stores within your area. You’ll lead in-store teams with encouragement and motivation, leveraging your leadership experience while receiving top-notch training to prepare for your permanent role as Store Manager. You will build a strong support network during your training, enabling you to deliver effective leadership and exceptional service to our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspire and engage your team to create a remarkable in-store experience, embodying our core values.
• Adapt to the dynamic retail environment, ensuring your team remains motivated and responsive to changing customer needs.
• Drive a professional selling culture, focusing on delivering outstanding customer experiences and achieving impressive results.
• Maintain high standards of service, safety, and compliance, while fostering a store environment of commercial excellence.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Store Manager in a retail environment.
• Background in a service-focused business.
• Experience in managing sales and service targets, as well as influencing key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Skills in recruiting, developing, and leading teams effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage team deployment, ensuring the right people are in the right roles.
• Strong focus on compliance with Health and Safety, GDPR, quality control, and retail legislation.

We recognize that everyone has different priorities, which is why we offer a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits, including:

• 6 weeks of annual leave.
• Quarterly performance bonuses (upon permanent appointment).
• Opportunities for career advancement within Halfords.
• 25% discount on most Halfords products and up to 50% off garage bills in Autocentres.
• Discounts on groceries, shopping, insurance, and leisure activities.
• Family & Friends Discount Events throughout the year.
• Opportunities to purchase a Trade Price Bike and enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Financial planning support through Wagestream, allowing access to up to 30% of your salary in advance.
• 24/7 GP access year-round.
• Participation in our Share Save scheme with a 20% discount on shares.
• Health Cash Plan for wellness services and healthcare cost claims.
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance.

We are in an exciting growth phase, focusing on motoring services and electric mobility. As the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the largest vehicle service, maintenance, and repair business, we invite you to be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move!

At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

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