Temporary Store Manager

Bonmarche; Bracebridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known retail brand is seeking a Temporary Store Manager at Whisby Garden Centre, Bracebridge, to lead a team in driving sales and ensuring excellent customer service. Responsibilities include operational management, team development, and implementing sales strategies. This role offers a chance to be part of a supportive retail environment with great career prospects.

Benefits

Company Pension

Staff Discount

Qualifications

• Understanding of the retail market with the ability to identify opportunities.
• Ability to inspire and guide your team to success.
• Proactive approach to driving sales and engaging customers.
• Commitment to nurturing and enhancing team members' skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Oversee the daily running of the store, ensuring efficiency.
• Implement effective sales strategies and local promotions.
• Ensure an excellent shopping experience for all customers.
• Manage, coach, and motivate your team.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Strong Leadership Skills

Sales Acumen

Training and Development Focus

Job description

At Bonmarché, we take pride in offering stylish, high-quality fashion at great value. As a long-standing brand with a commitment to providing affordable, flattering clothing, we cater to a diverse customer base, specialising in fashion inclusive to everyone. At Bonmarché, we believe that great people make great companies and are the key to our friendly and enjoyable shopping experience, reflecting our dedication to excellent customer service and a personal touch.

If you’re looking to join our team of over 1,900 people and contribute to a supportive, community-focused retail environment, we have an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Store Manager to join us at Bonmarché, Whisby Garden Centre.

Our store is situated within Whisby Garden Centre near Lincoln—a popular destination for shoppers looking for home, garden, and lifestyle products. With a strong local customer base, excellent facilities, and free on-site parking, it provides a welcoming and high-footfall setting ideal for delivering the personal shopping experience Bonmarché is known for.

Be part of a forward-thinking business with excellent career prospects:

• Work in a supportive and dynamic team.
• Company Pension.
• Staff Discount.

As Temporary Store Manager, you will:

Lead a passionate team, driving sales and ensuring an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. We are looking for a commercially aware and proactive retail manager who can work using their own initiative. Fashion retail experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Sales: Lead your team to achieve and exceed sales targets, fostering a performance-driven culture.
• Operational Management: Oversee the daily running of the store, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company standards while managing costs effectively.
• Maximise Profitability: Implement effective sales strategies and local promotions to enhance store performance.
• Deliver Outstanding Customer Service: Ensure an excellent shopping experience for all customers, tailored to the garden centre environment.
• Team Development: Manage, coach, and motivate your team, providing training and development opportunities to support career progression.

What We’re Looking For

• Commercial Awareness: Understanding of the retail market with the ability to identify opportunities for growth.
• Strong Leadership Skills: Ability to inspire and guide your team to success.
• Sales Acumen: A proactive approach to driving sales and engaging customers.
• Training and Development Focus: Commitment to nurturing and enhancing team members' skills.

Join Bonmarché and be part of an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact. If you’re passionate about retail and looking for a rewarding career opportunity at Whisby Garden Centre, we would love to hear from you.

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