Store Manager (Medium) - Clicks Prospur

Clicks Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic store manager to lead operations in a vibrant retail environment. This role involves driving sales performance, managing a diverse team, and ensuring exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail or FMCG, with a proven track record in financial management and operational excellence. If you are passionate about retail and have the skills to inspire and lead a team, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to the company's vision of being the first choice health and beauty retailer.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in store management within retail/FMCG operations.
• Strong understanding of financial management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations to meet sales, profit, and compliance targets.
• Manage staff scheduling and ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Sound managerial skills

Results and target driven

Planning and organising skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong customer orientation

Leading and Supervising

Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking

Deciding and Initiating Action

Working with people

Analysing

Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Education

Grade 12 (Maths 50% and English 50%)

B. Degree or Diploma (retail / finance management, pharmacy or related)

Job description

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Plumstead

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

To ensure the efficient operation of the store and service excellence by leading and directing the store operations team in order to meet sales, profit and compliance targets, leading to a competitive advantage for the brand.

Job Objectives:

1. To ensure the achievement of the stores financial performance by driving and maximizing sales, tracking daily targets, weekly and monthly sales plans and proactively taking appropriate action as required.
2. To efficiently manage and control all operational activities of the store, including expenses, stock management, shrinkage, general housekeeping and administration.
3. To successfully manage in-store execution of all visual merchandising, ensuring that in-store presentation and promotional standards are maintained and that the appearance of the store is in line with the brand image.
4. To ensure competent and motivated employees through effective selection, leadership, management and on-going development in order to build capacity and capability to meet current and future business needs.
5. To adequately schedule staff in line with the Group's labour policy and the relevant labour model in order to ensure each department is fully and appropriately staffed.
6. To ensure all administrative responsibilities are attended to in an efficient manner, including ensuring weekly time and attendance and employee records are complete and submitted to HR.
7. To execute customer service initiatives in store and take corrective action that results in a great customer experience, drives customer loyalty and achieves club card participation targets.
8. To build and maintain sound working relationships with relevant stakeholders (centre managers, suppliers, DC’s) to ensure business objectives are achieved and opportunities are maximised.
9. To maintain an awareness of customer trends, demographics and needs and monitor the activity of local competitors in order to capitalise on opportunities.
10. To drive cohesion, consistency and integration between the store operation, pharmacy and clinic teams.
11. To drive a high performing business culture that delivers employee affiliation, customer satisfaction and shareholder value.
12. To support the Group’s vision to be the customer’s first choice health and beauty retailer by living and driving the company values.

Knowledge:

1. Sound understanding and application of financial management principles
2. Strong retail/FMCG background and understanding of merchandising and promotions principles
3. Knowledge of stock, cost, risk and compliance management procedures
4. Knowledge of Customer service excellence
5. Knowledge of labour legislation and IR practices
6. Knowledge of competency based interviewing

Skills:

1. Sound managerial skills
2. Results and target driven
3. Planning and organising skills
4. Problem-solving skills
5. Strong customer orientation
6. Leading and Supervising
7. Planning and Organising
8. Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
9. Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
10. Deciding and Initiating Action
11. Working with people
12. Analysing
13. Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

Experience:

1. Minimum 5 years’ experience in a store management role within a retail/FMCG store operations environment with an annual turnover of at least R50 million
2. Extensive people management experience of a large and diverse workforce
3. Financial management experience (budgets, profit and loss statements, financial ratios, etc.)

Education:

1. Essential: Grade 12 (Maths 50% and English 50%)
2. Essential: B. Degree or Diploma (retail / finance management, pharmacy or related) (External applicants)