Team Manager

Matalan; Washington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Team Manager to optimize sales and lead a high-performing team. In this role, you will drive sales targets, showcase Matalan Values, and provide outstanding customer service. Ideal candidates should have experience in a similar retail role, strong communication skills, and display adaptability. You will also mentor team members, implement visual merchandising, and open or close the store as needed. This position offers various employee benefits including a discount scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

25 days annual leave

Optional extra holiday buy scheme

Wellbeing support

Life Assurance

Career development access

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in Fashion or Homeware Retail.
• Confident communicator who can engage and motivate others.
• Examples of leadership experience are required.
• Understanding of Visual Merchandising (VM) is essential.
• Proven ability to identify sales opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales targets and explore sales opportunities.
• Role model outstanding Customer Service and Matalan Values.
• Lead implementation of seasonal layouts and visual guidelines.
• Open and close the store when necessary.
• Upskill team members and provide regular feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Visual Merchandising

Sales identification

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 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 dont 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 youll 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.

Youll be a coaching and motivating team members as an integral part of the store management team. As the store Team Manager youll 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 youre looking for a successful career in Retail Management, a Team Manager role at Matalan could be a great start!

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• 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, wed like you to....

Qualifications & Experience

• 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