Team Manager

MATALAN; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking retail leader as a Team Manager, where you'll inspire a dynamic team and drive sales in an inclusive environment. This role is perfect for those passionate about retail management and customer service. You'll be at the forefront of creating exceptional shopping experiences, coaching team members, and implementing visual merchandising strategies. With a commitment to equality and growth, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your career while making a positive impact in the retail industry. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this role could be your ideal match.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

Thrive Recognition Scheme

Wellbeing support

Life Assurance

Retail Rewards platform

Pension Scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive sales targets and explore sales opportunities.
• Lead the implementation of seasonal layouts and visual guidelines.

Skills

Communication Skills

Sales Target Achievement

Team Leadership

Visual Merchandising

Adaptability

Job description

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 to 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. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

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 exploring sales opportunities
• A Role Model of outstanding Customer Service, Matalan Values, and 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 and giving regular feedback to drive performance

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
• 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

Benefits

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

• 20% colleague discount, which increases with length of service
• Thrive Recognition Scheme
• Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
• Life Assurance
• Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
• Pension Scheme
• Access to a wide range of career development
• Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business