Supervisor - New Store Opening

THE WHITE COMPANY; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a dedicated Supervisor for their new store in Henley-on-Thames. Your role will involve optimizing customer experience and supervising team performance to ensure sales targets are met. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills and the ability to lead by example. Competitive salary and benefits including discounts and a pension scheme provided.

Benefits

50% discount on products

23 days holiday rising to 25

Volunteer Day

Discretionary bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance plan

Social events

Qualifications

• Passionate and dedicated to customer service and team supervision.
• Ability to manage and motivate staff effectively.
• Understanding of sales and brand image requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the team to optimize customer experience.
• Ensure efficient handling of customer queries and complaints.
• Drive sales on the shop floor in the absence of senior management.

Skills

Customer service skills

Team supervision

Sales optimization

Job description

Our Role

Join us in our NEW STORE, opening in Henley-on-Thames in November 2025. You will be a passionate individual, dedicated to supervising the team to provide each customer with an exceptional level of service by identifying and satisfying their needs, thus ensuring that the store meets its sales targets, and develops customer loyalty. You will also support the management team to maximise profit whilst maintaining the brand image. You will naturally bring our PRIDE values to life, leading everyone in the team to bring their best every day and be the first port of call in the absence of higher store management.

What you'll be doing

• Supervise the team to optimise the customer experience as part of TWC multi-channel strategy
• Supervise the training, development and motivation of staff in order to achieve highest possible levels of customer service and performance
• Ensure that the team is dealing with all customer queries and complaints in a timely and efficient manner
• Awareness and supervision of the store presentation – including cleanliness, visual display and merchandising - so it is reflective of the brand
• Ensure all administrative procedures are performed, including till transactions, cashing up, staff discount purchases etc
• Responsibility for holding keys to the store, opening and closing the store, completing relevant checklists and cash handling
• Driving sales on the shop floor in the absence of senior management – optimising sales and customer service at all times.

What we offer you

At The White Company, we value our employees for always going the extra mile; we reward this with great benefits and competitive salaries.

• 50% discount on our products
• 23 days holiday rising to 25 during service
• A Volunteer Day with a charity of your choice
• In addition to a competitive salary, a discretionary bonus scheme may be rewarded annually
• Perkplace Benefits Platform – offering a variety of discounts across wellbeing and lifestyle
• Automatic enrolment into the Group Personal Pension scheme
• Following successful probationary completion, you’ll be covered by our life assurance plan
• Social - Christmas party/social events throughout the year

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our Equality Diversity and Inclusion statement of commitment: At The White Company we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds and identities. We are working together to ensure our environment is one where people can bring their authentic selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated. Where difference is respected, encouraged, and celebrated. Where you can feel you belong. We are committed to an active Equality Diversity and Inclusion Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process.

We'd love you to join us on our journey.

Sustainability

Our Sustainability statement of commitment: We are committed to building a sustainable legacy that will enable a brighter future for people and our planet. We believe this should be reflected in everything we do.