Trainee Store Manager

Deichmann; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Deichmann in Great Yarmouth is seeking a Trainee Store Manager for a full‑time permanent role. You will train across stores in the district and, once trained, support and manage outlets across the surrounding area, starting with a salary of £30,500 per year.

The ideal candidate will have retail experience, be a hands-on leader, and able to plan rotas, coach the team, and deliver exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail or a related sector is essential.
• Strong customer service ethos and communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team, coach staff and drive standards.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and coach the team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Lead by example in promoting products and delivering high standards of service.
• Drafting rotas and resourcing within budget constraints.
• Stock management and loss prevention responsibilities.
• Analyse sales data and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Support recruitment and training of the team and cover stores as needed.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Team leadership

Problem solving

Planning & coordinating

Job description

Here are the full details of the position you have selected. If you have any questions or need any assistance before applying below, please email our Recruitment team on [e-mail] including the advert reference.

Great Yarmouth - Trainee Store Manager

Job reference : 000164-2026-038729

Full time/Part time : Full time contracts available

Location : Unit 2, Market Gates Shopping Centre, Great Yarmouth NR30 2BG

Start date : Immediately

Purpose

Here at Deichmann we are looking to appoint a Trainee Manager. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return will receive an initial salary of £30,500 per annum. Initially based in a store on the district, following training you will support and hold stores either on a planned or adhoc basis across the surrounding area.
The stores you will cover are Great Yarmouth, Norwich, Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds
In order to cover these stores, it is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.

Ideal candidate

This is a really exciting opportunity for a successful and ambitious Team Member or Supervisor, looking to progress their career into Store Management.
You will undergo first class training and development, including holding stores on a planned and ad hoc basis with a view to you potentially becoming a Cover Manager at the end of your training, and then potentially on to becoming Store Manager of your own Store.
You must be fully flexible in terms of travel as you will be working in a number of different stores and you will have previous experience of working in retail or a related sector. You must be able to problem solve and think on your feet, alongside this you will be a people person, have the ability to plan and co-ordinate resources and be passionate about the delivery of exceptional customer service.

Key activities

• Motivate and coach the team to deliver excellent customer service
• Lead by example in promoting and recommending complimentary shoe care products, demonstrating confidence with selling and excellent product knowledge, ensuring the very best level of customer service
• Resourcing / drafting rotas, working within budget
• Stock management
• Analysing and interpreting sales performance data and reports
• Making recommendation for ways to improve sales performance, based on analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and identification of customer insights
• Ensure all company standards are implemented and maintained i.e. merchandising, admin
• Support the delivery of KPI’s, meeting all company standards
• Assist in recruitment and training of the team

Personal characteristics

• A hands on leader, with experience in retail or a related industry sector
• Have a positive flexible approach with a can do attitude
• Energy and enthusiasm, with ability to work under pressure, in a demanding fast paced environment
• Have the confidence and ability to motivate, coach and inspire the team
• Numerate
• Attention to detail
• Good communicator
• Be methodical, organised and have a structured approach to work
• Spatial awareness
• Be fully flexible across the week

Closing additional information

At Deichmann we can offer you the opportunity to develop and progress your career within a fast paced, secure company, in return for which we want you to strive to be the best retailer you can and deliver fantastic customer service through your team.
By applying for this role, you are confirming you have the right to work in the UK and will be required to submit the required documentation at interview stage.