Team Manager

Matalan; Consett; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% colleague discount

25 days annual leave

Optional extra holiday buy scheme

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Career development

Job summary

Matalan is seeking a Team Manager in the UK to lead a high-performing store team, coach staff, and run the store in the store manager’s absence. You will drive sales, deliver excellent customer service, and ensure the store reflects seasonal layouts and visual guidelines.

You’ll manage and motivate colleagues, open and close the store, and use customer feedback to create a positive shopping experience. A successful career path in Retail Management awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in Fashion or Homeware Retail.
• Confident communicator who can engage and motivate others.
• Proven leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales targets and explore sales opportunities.
• Be a Role Model of outstanding Customer Service and Matalan Values.
• Lead the implementation of seasonal layouts and visual guidelines in-store.
• Open and close the store.
• Up-skill team members and provide regular feedback to drive performance.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

VM knowledge

Sales opportunities

Job description

Salary: From £27034

Working Pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 38.0

About Matalan

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here on our careers site.

We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.

We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date.

About The Role

As a Team Manager at Matalan you’ll be a key role model in our stores, showcasing our Matalan Values and behaviours whilst optimising sales and leading a high performing, energetic and adaptable team.

You’ll be coaching and motivating team members as an integral part of the store management team. As the store Team Manager you’ll also have responsibility for the running of the store in the absence of the store Manager and will use feedback from customers to create a great shopping experience.

If you’re looking for a successful career in Retail Management, a Team Manager role at Matalan could be a great start!

You’ll be...

• Driving sales targets and will explore sales opportunities
• A Role Model of outstanding Customer Service, Matalan Values and have a real passion for Retail
• Leading the implementation of seasonal layouts and visual guidelines throughout the store
• Opening and closing the store
• Up-skilling team members, giving regular feedback to drive performance

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:

• 20% colleague discount, which increases with length of service
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata basis dependant on contracted hours)
• Optional extra holiday buy scheme up to 5 days per year
• PLUS 1 extra free day leave to support your wellbeing
• Thrive Recognition Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
• Life Assurance
• Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for multiple retailers
• Pension Scheme
• Access to a wide range of career development
• Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business

About You

To be part of our team, we’d like you to....

• Have experience in a similar role in Fashion or Homeware Retail
• Be a confident communicator who understands how to engage and motivate others
• Be able to provide examples of leadership experience
• Have a good understanding of Visual Merchandising (VM)
• Have a proven ability to identify sales opportunities and drive new ideas
• Have good knowledge of operational processes and procedures within retail while remaining conscious of costs
• Be able to work under pressure and be adaptable to change