UK Team Leader (Chain 1 & 5)

Mountain Warehouse; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus scheme

Colleague 50% discount

28 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

Hardship scheme

Referral incentive

Job summary

Mountain Warehouse in St Neots is seeking a confident Team Leader to guide and inspire the retail team, drive exceptional customer service, and lead visual merchandising. You’ll nurture a high-performing environment, ensuring store standards, stock accuracy, and engaging customer experiences.

Join a dynamic team where you’ll motivate colleagues, deliver targets, and contribute to a welcoming shopping experience for every customer.

Qualifications

• Experience leading retail teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Strong customer service focus and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster a collaborative team environment and unite colleagues around goals.
• coach, train and mentor the team to drive growth.
• Oversee shop floor standards, stock presentation and organisation.
• Lead engaging visual merchandising to create an inviting store.
• Meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs while ensuring safety.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Coaching

Customer service

Visual merchandising

Operational excellence

Job description

Description

Are you a confident and passionate leader with a knack for motivating teams to deliver their best? Do you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment where exceptional customer service, innovative visual merchandising, and operational excellence are key? If so, Mountain Warehouse has the perfect opportunity for you!

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Department: UK Retail

Location: St Neots (STN)

Compensation: £13.32 / hour

Are you a confident and passionate leader with a knack for motivating teams to deliver their best? Do you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment where exceptional customer service, innovative visual merchandising, and operational excellence are key? If so, Mountain Warehouse has the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re looking for a Team Leader to guide and inspire our retail team to exceed targets while creating a welcoming, vibrant shopping experience that leaves a lasting impression on every customer.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, uniting colleagues around shared goals.
• Drive continuous growth by coaching, training, and mentoring your team.
• Keep your team informed and engaged through clear, open communication.
• Empower your team with up-to-date product knowledge to meet customer needs confidently.

Operational Excellence

• Uphold impeccable shop floor standards, ensuring stock presentation, ticketing, and organisation are on point every day.
• Oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing duties, to ensure smooth workflows.
• Lead engaging visual merchandising efforts to create a clean and inviting space for customers and colleagues alike.
• Prioritise Health & Safety, safeguarding the wellbeing of your team and customers.

Sales & Performance

• Motivate your team to meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Identify growth opportunities for team members and suggest strategies for their development.

Customer Experience

• Set the standard for exceptional customer service and ensure it’s delivered consistently.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally, creating memorable shopping experiences.
• Represent the Mountain Warehouse brand with enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Build connections within the local community, enhancing the store’s personal and welcoming atmosphere.

We Would Love To Meet Someone Who Is

• Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service.
• A confident and reliable motivator, with a talent for inspiring others.
• Experienced in all areas of retail, from stock control to visual merchandising.
• A strong communicator who can engage at all levels and provide constructive feedback.
• Proactive and results-driven, with a track record of setting and achieving goals.
• Approachable, trustworthy, and a natural team player.
• Skilled at problem-solving within company guidelines and policies.

What's in it for you?

• Monthly Bonus Scheme: A performance-driven bonus structure, offering achievable targets and providing additional rewards on top of your base salary
• 50% Colleague Discount across Mountain Warehouse and Animal, with a twice-yearly uniform allowance
• 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, and a Colleague Hardship Scheme
• Generous Colleague Referral Incentive
• Auto-enrolment Pension scheme
• A stable, successful and supported environment
• Length of service awards

You’re not just working in a store; you’re shaping an experience and creating a legacy. Embrace the adventure, for you are the driving force of positive change!

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