Trainee Store Manager

Deichmann; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading footwear retailer in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time management training role. The position involves motivating teams and ensuring exceptional customer service across various store locations. Ideal candidates should have retail experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and flexibility for travel. The role offers a salary of £29,500 per annum, with thorough training to advance towards management positions.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or a related sector.
• Ability to problem solve and think on your feet.
• Must be fully flexible with travel.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and coach the team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Lead by example in promoting shoe care products.
• Draft rosters and manage stock.
• Analyse sales data and make performance improvements.
• Assist in recruitment and training.

Skills

Retail experience

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Numeracy

Ability to motivate teams

Attention to detail

Job description

Role Overview

You will undergo first class training and development, holding stores on a planned and ad hoc basis, with the view to potentially becoming a Cover Manager at the end of your training and then possibly a 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 (all travel paid). Required experience includes working in retail or a related sector. You must be able to problem solve and think on your feet, be a people person, and have the ability to plan and co‑ordinate resources while being passionate about delivering exceptional customer service. Dedicated trainers and our management team will support you throughout the process.

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.
• Resourcing / drafting rotas, working within budget.
• Stock management.
• Analyse and interpret sales performance data and reports.
• Make recommendations for ways to improve sales performance based on data analysis and customer insights.
• Ensure all company standards are implemented and maintained (merchandising, admin).
• Support the delivery of KPI's and meet all company standards.
• Assist in recruitment and training of the team.
• 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 the ability to work under pressure in a demanding fast‑paced environment.
• Have the confidence and ability to motivate, coach and inspire the team.
• Be numerate.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communicator.
• Be methodical, organised and have a structured approach to work.
• Be fully flexible across the week.

Working Arrangements

You will join us on a full‑time, permanent basis and initially be based in the Derby store. Following training you will support and hold stores either on a planned or ad hoc basis if required. Training will take place across Derby, Hanley, Leicester, Sheffield, Chesterfield & Crystal Peaks. This is a rewarding opportunity for a successful and ambitious Team Member or Supervisor looking to progress their career into Store Management.

Salary

£29,500 per annum.