Temporary Store Manager

Bonmarche; Bracebridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Bracebridge is seeking a Temporary Store Manager at Whisby Garden Centre. The role involves leading a passionate team to drive sales and ensure an exceptional shopping experience. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership skills and commercial awareness, although fashion retail experience is not essential as full training will be provided. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive and community-focused retail environment with excellent career prospects.

Benefits

Company Pension

Staff Discount

Qualifications

• Ability to identify opportunities for growth in the retail market.
• Capability to inspire and guide a team to success.
• Proactive approach to driving sales and engaging customers.
• Commitment to nurturing team members' skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Oversee the daily running of the store while managing costs effectively.
• Implement effective sales strategies to enhance store performance.
• Ensure an excellent shopping experience for all customers.
• Manage and motivate your team, providing training opportunities.

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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