Store Manager Designate

Heron Foods; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

10% discounts

Wellbeing support

Career progression

Long service recognition

Job summary

Heron Foods is seeking a Store Manager Designate for our Barton upon Humber store on Barton High Street. You will lead a team, manage stock and pricing, deliver excellent customer service, and drive sales while safeguarding assets and profitability.

In this role you will recruit and develop staff, maintain store standards, and ensure health and safety compliance. The position offers a structured career path within a rapidly growing retail group and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Store Manager or similar in a fast-paced retail setting.
• Strong leadership with ability to inspire and develop a team.
• Honest, energetic and organised approach to work.
• Resilience to handle busy retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a store team, including recruitment and appraisals.
• Ensure stock availability, stock control and accurate pricing.
• Deliver excellent customer service and resolve queries.
• Manage wage costs and safeguard company assets.
• Maintain store standards and health and safety compliance.
• Set and achieve sales targets and motivate the team.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer service

Stock control

Wage management

Merchandising

Job description

Discover Your Next Opportunity: Store Manager Designate at Heron Foods

Location: Barton High Street, Barton upon Humber, DN18 5PU

Salary: £30,920 per annum

Hours: 45 hours per week

Why Heron Foods?

Join a rapidly growing company with over 340 stores and ambitious plans for further expansion. As a Store Manager Designate, you'll be instrumental in shaping the success of our stores while benefiting from a supportive environment filled with opportunities for professional growth.

Take advantage of a range of benefits, including:

• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with additional leave for long service.
• Discounts: 10% off at both Heron Foods and B&M stores, with double discount weekends throughout the year.
• Wellbeing Support: Free, confidential assistance for personal and financial concerns, plus 24/7 GP access for you and your family.
• Development Opportunities: Ongoing training, eLearning, and career progression programs.
• Recognition: Recognition for long service.

What You'll Do:

As a Store Manager Designate, you'll step into a vital leadership role, taking responsibility for the overall success of the store. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing a team, including recruitment, training, and performance appraisals.
• Ensuring stock availability, efficient stock control, and accurate pricing.
• Delivering exceptional customer service and resolving customer queries effectively.
• Managing wage costs, safeguarding company assets, and driving profitability.
• Maintaining an outstanding store condition, adhering to health and safety legislation and merchandising standards.
• Setting and achieving sales targets while motivating your team to do the same.

Fast-Paced and Rewarding:

This role offers the chance to thrive in a dynamic and sometimes demanding environment. With a focus on leadership and operational excellence, you'll play a crucial part in the success of our business and gain invaluable experience managing a busy retail environment.

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking individuals who bring:

• Previous success in a similar Store Manager role, preferably within a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a team.
• An honest, energetic, and organised approach to work.
• Enthusiasm and resilience to handle the demands of a busy retail setting.

At Heron Foods, diversity is at the heart of our values, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Take the next step in your career and join a team where your leadership truly matters.