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Overview
Role Overview
We're looking for a Store Manager for a maternity cover contract for 12 months to run our successful Haverfordwest Store. It\'s a great opportunity to lead an experienced team and be the primary leader responsible for driving sales and providing exceptional customer experiences within the showroom. The role requires leading by example, motivating and developing the team to achieve clearly defined targets on furniture sales and essential attachments. The customer is at the heart of everything we do, and you will continually grow the team\'s capability to meet high customer expectations by providing clear instructions to meet business needs and creating a motivating environment where the team feels supported and capable of delivering exceptional performance. This role offers a generous, industry-leading uncapped bonus scheme.
About The Role
Core Responsibilities
* Take ownership of overall showroom sales performance and effectively manage all areas of the business to ensure targets are consistently achieved.
* Maximise showroom profitability by developing a culture where highly motivated individuals can successfully meet and exceed targets.
* Support continual performance improvement of Retail Sales Advisors and Assistant Store Managers by regularly setting clear expectations and developing the team through sales observations, feedback, training, and reviews.
* Recruit and onboard industry-leading Retail Sales Advisors by following recruitment and probation guidelines.
* Ensure the showroom is fully compliant in all areas of Health and Safety, finance, sales, FCA Regulations, GDPR, and stock control.
* Create a safe, comfortable, and up-to-date trading environment, ensuring the showroom is always ready to trade, displaying the correct promotional activity, and inviting our guests.
* Work with the team to share their expert knowledge of extensive product ranges and services and provide all customers with an exceptional experience.
* Utilise systems to ensure all customer information is processed compliantly, efficiently, and correctly following all Oak Furnitureland procedures and policies.
* Encourage and deliver a seamless omnichannel customer journey by recommending and using digital resources and marketing tools to help customers make informed purchase decisions.
* Manage daily operations of the showroom, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning.
* Coordinate with the Visual Merchandising Team to ensure that all displays are up-to-date and visually appealing.
* Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, encouraging open communication and teamwork.
* Conduct regular team meetings to update colleagues on performance, new products, and company policies.
* Develop colleagues using all available tools and resources to ensure all team members have the skills and knowledge required to perform their roles effectively.
* Analyse sales data and market trends to develop strategies for increasing sales and profitability.
* Store target offers uncapped commission rates with a realistic OTE of £50k.
Skills And Experience
* Capable of leading, coaching, and developing a competitive sales team that consistently meets their goals and targets.
* Effective leader who leads by example and can communicate confidently through daily management of shop floor behaviours.
* Build colleagues\' commitment and energise them to work towards goals and targets.
* Experience in successfully managing a large turnover retail store, ideally from a furniture retailer or heavily incentivised big-ticket sales environment.
* Proven track record of delivering successful businesses that operate within a consultative selling environment.
* Experience in leading sales teams to sell and promote products and services in an informative, engaging, and professional manner by demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the extensive product range.
* Understanding of the regulatory frameworks associated with this sector and role, with relevant experience enabling the following and delivering of set policies and procedures.
Working Hours
This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days (including Saturday and Sunday), with one weekend off every six. Opening hours are from 9am till 6pm.
Benefits
* Exclusive Employee Discounts: Enjoy unbeatable savings on all Oak Furnitureland products after completing your probation period.
* Generous Holiday Allowance: Benefit from 20 days of holiday each year (including Bank Holidays), giving you ample time to relax and recharge.
* Celebrate Your Special Day: Take an extra day off to celebrate your birthday or another special occasion important to you!
* Flexible Hybrid Working: Our hybrid working model offers the best of both worlds, balancing office and home life.
* My Rewards Programme: Unlock discounts on essentials and luxuries, from dining out and grocery shopping to entertainment and holidays.
* Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with a 4% employee contribution, matched by the company.
* Comprehensive Life Assurance: Receive free coverage worth at least twice your annual salary, ensuring peace of mind up to age 65.
* Continued Development: Enhance your skills and support your future career advancement with ongoing training and growth opportunities within the company.
* Supportive Employee Assistance Programme: Access professional counselling services via phone or in person whenever needed.
* Convenient Free On-site Parking: Enjoy the convenience and ease of free parking at our location.
Company Information
Oak Furnitureland launched in 2006. Our brand was built on ensuring our customers could access high-quality hardwood furniture at affordable prices, and we were predominantly known for our range of well-crafted cabinetry. We still offer great value for money, and we continue to evolve to expand our categories and styles of furniture to offer something for every home. We are a great place to work where colleagues are valued, connected to the business, and provided with an environment to flourish, contribute, and develop their careers.
To Support Us, We Are Guided By Our Company\'s Purpose Of ‘helping People Make Their House a Real Home’, Underpinned By Our Values
* We are adaptable
* We are experts
* We are authentic
* We are one team
* We put our customers first.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Our mission is to build an open and inclusive work environment where all colleagues have equal opportunity and access to development, progression and growth. We strive to recruit and retain diverse talent representative of our customer demographic. We have an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and are driven by the same purpose and values. We are committed to fairness in the way we hire new colleagues, and if you require any additional support to help you through the process, we\'re happy to make the necessary adjustments for anyone who needs them. Please know that any offer is subject to references and a DBS check.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
Industries
* Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
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