Trainee Store Manager (full time)

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Trainee Store Manager in Birmingham with a prominent retail brand. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the chance to develop your managerial skills in a supportive environment. You will lead a team to provide exceptional customer service, manage stock, and drive sales performance. With a focus on training and development, this role positions you for future promotion to Store Manager. If you're a hands-on leader with a passion for retail, this is your chance to shine!

Qualifications

• Retail or related industry experience is essential.
• Strong numeracy skills and ability to analyze sales figures.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and coach the team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Manage stock effectively and analyze sales figures.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Sales Analysis

Team Development

Stock Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Job Title: Trainee Store Manager (Full Time), Birmingham

Client: Deichmann Shoes

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Retail

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a3a93de79335

Job Views: 2

Posted: 07.05.2025

Expiry Date: 21.06.2025

Job Description:

Purpose: Deichmann Shoes has an exciting opportunity to join our growing business as a Trainee Store Manager, supporting our store in Birmingham and surrounding areas including Solihull, West Bromwich, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary of £29,500 per annum.

As a Trainee Store Manager, you will undergo initial training to understand store operations, after which you will provide managerial cover across a cluster of stores within a defined geographical area. The role requires flexibility to work across the week and travel between stores.

Upon successful training, you will be positioned for promotion to Store Manager.

Key Activities:

• Motivate and coach the team to deliver excellent customer service
• Lead by example in promoting and upselling products
• Draft rotas in line with payroll budgets
• Manage stock effectively
• Analyze sales figures and reports
• Ensure compliance with company standards (merchandising, administration)
• Work towards targets and meet KPIs
• Assist with recruitment and team development

Personal Characteristics:

• Hands-on leader with retail or related industry experience
• Positive, flexible, with a can-do attitude
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Motivational, coaching, and inspiring leadership skills
• Strong communication skills
• Methodical, organized, with a structured work approach
• Strong numeracy skills
• Full UK driving license preferred due to travel requirements

Salary: £29,500 per annum