Sales and Service Manager - Farmers Nelson

Farmers Trading Company Ltd; Nelson; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount package

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

The Farmers Trading Company Ltd is hiring a Sales and Service Manager for their Nelson store. This permanent full-time role demands effective leadership in sales management and team coaching while maintaining high customer service standards.

Ideal candidates will possess over two years' experience in a similar position and the ability to motivate a team to exceed sales goals. A generous staff discount and ongoing training opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a similar position (Store Manager or Department Manager).
• Proven ability in coaching for sales improvement.
• Ability to motivate and coach a team to improve sales results.

Responsibilities

• Drive department sales and take full ownership for the team's sales performance.
• Manage, coach, develop and motivate team to exceed sales budgets.
• Implement & communicate promotional plans for upcoming events.

Skills

Sales coaching competence

Team management

Job description

Sales and Service Manager - Farmers Nelson

We are currently seeking a dedicated Sales and Service Manager to join our experienced and passionate Nelson management team!

What's great about aSales and ServiceManager role at Farmers is the potential to move throughout the store over your time in the role to gain exposure and experience to a wide range of retail offerings. We cover everything from Women's and Men's Fashion to Homeware and Nursery to name just a few. Exposure to this level of variety will set you up well for your future retail career.

At Farmers we don't compromise on our presentation or customer service standards so you can rest assured that you will be working amongst high achievers. As part of a small team of Department Managers reporting through to our Assistant Store Manager you will enjoy the benefits of a wider support network both in store and regionally.

As the Sales and Service Manager you will:

• Drive department sales and take full ownership for the team's sales performance
• Manage, coach, develop and motivate team to exceed sales budgets
• Liaise with VM to ensure all visual elements (banners, windows, hot spots) are in place, on time before store opening
• Drive a customer service culture across departments by ensuring high levels of customer service
• Implement & communicate promotional plans for upcoming events

What we are looking for in our ideal candidate:

• 2+ years' experience in a similar position (Store Manager small store or Department Manager medium to large store)
• Strong sales coaching competence - proven ability in coaching for sales improvement
• Excellent team management experience - can motivate and coach a team to improve sales results

What's on offer:

• A fantastic opportunity to join a well known New Zealand retail brand
• A generous staff discount package across the Farmers and James Pascoe Group
• Ongoing training and development to help you achieve your career objectives

The is a permanent full time role and will involve weekend work and flexibility for early starts and late nights as part of the management roster.

If you are up to the challenge of being a hands on Department Manager who knows how to lead and motivate your team, build a positive culture, control stock flow, manage reserves and daily merchandising and assist with loss prevention, then we are keen to speak with you.

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