Temporary Store Manager

Peacocks; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Kirkwall is seeking a Temporary Store Manager to lead a passionate team, drive sales, and ensure outstanding customer service. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and commercial awareness. This role offers opportunities for growth and development while working in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent career prospects

Supportive team

Convenient transport links

Free parking

Qualifications

• Understanding of the retail market with the ability to identify opportunities for growth.
• Ability to inspire and guide your team to success.
• A 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, cultivating a performance-driven culture.
• Oversee the daily running of the store, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company standards.
• Implement effective sales strategies and promotions to enhance store performance.
• Ensure an excellent shopping experience for all customers.
• Manage, coach, and motivate your team, providing training and development opportunities.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Strong Leadership Skills

Sales Acumen

Training and Development Focus

Job description

At Peacocks we pride ourselves on delivering stylish quality fashion at affordable prices on the UK High Street. Having first started life as Penny Bazaar in 1884, we are now considered as an established and staple fashion brand with a strong commitment to value for money. We aim to offer our customers wearable style for all the family, whether it’s budget friendly fashion or the latest fashion trends. Our stores provide a welcoming and enjoyable shopping experience, reflecting our dedication to outstanding customer service.

If you are looking to join our team of over 3000 employees across our 350 UK stores, we have an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Store Manager to join our team in Kirkwall.

Our store is located in the heart of Kirkwall, the largest town of the Orkney Islands in Scotland, known for its rich history and stunning natural surroundings. With a close-knit community and a growing local retail scene, Kirkwall offers a welcoming environment to work in. As a popular location for shoppers in the area, our Kirkwall store provides excellent opportunities for growth and development. It’s a great place to be, and we’re looking for someone to help contribute to our success in this unique and scenic town.

What’s in it for you?

Be part of a forward-thinking business with excellent career prospects. Work in a supportive and dynamic team. Enjoy a store location with convenient transport links and free parking. As 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, cultivating 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 promotions to enhance store performance.
• Deliver Outstanding Customer Service: Ensure an excellent shopping experience for all customers.
• 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 Peacocks 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 in Kirkwall, we would love to hear from you.

To view our privacy notice, please visit peacocks.co.uk.