Team Manager 9 month MAT cover

Matalan; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Team Manager to lead a high-performing team. You will drive sales targets and exemplify company values while optimizing the customer shopping experience. Ideal candidates will have retail management experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for outstanding customer service. This role offers a variety of benefits including annual leave and colleague discounts.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra holiday buy scheme

Free day leave for wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in Fashion or Homeware Retail.
• Confident communicator who engages and motivates others.
• Leadership experience with examples.
• Good understanding of Visual Merchandising (VM).
• Ability to identify sales opportunities and drive new ideas.
• Knowledge of operational processes and procedures in retail.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales targets and explore sales opportunities.
• Be a role model for outstanding customer service and Matalan values.
• Lead the implementation of seasonal layouts and visual guidelines.
• Open and close the store.
• Up-skill team members and provide performance feedback.

Job description

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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. 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 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, 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