Store Manager
chester
Grosvenor Shopping Centre
10-14 Newgate Row
Chester
CH1 1ER
Permanent
Full-Time NEW!
About the role
You do you, and we do shoes.
Sure, we’re all about shoes and sneakers but we’re also about the people wearing them.
Our vision is People.Purpose.Progress and central to this is our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and want you to express yourself every day, no matter who you are.
To support an inclusive environment, our purpose groups – racial equality, LGBTQ+ equality, disability equality, mental wellness and sustainability - are employee led and give different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds to fuel innovation and celebrate diverse voices. Find out more here
schuh stepped on the footwear scene in Edinburgh in 1981. We aren’t just a ‘shoe shop', but a destination where people can express their individuality, style and attitude for over 40 years. Be part of it.
About the role/responsibilities:
1. Coach and develop your team to exceed every expectation
2. Lead by example in managing people at all levels
3. Nurture a culture of delivering the most exceptional shopping experience on the high street ensuring our customers feel like they have had the best journey from start to finish
4. Recruiting and training new talent
5. Setting goals, achieving targets and driving KPIs
6. Striving for operational excellence
7. Confidence in maximising store profitability
8. Celebrating achievements
9. Promote the schuh brand through our core service values
10. Create exciting new store displays with the freedom to make commercial decisions within our visual merchandising guidelines
11. Liaising with HO Departments when needed
12. Adhering to company policies and guidelines
About the person:
13. Enthusiastic, motivational and ready for anything
14. Optimistic and energetic
15. Prepared to work hard
16. Passionate about retail/customer service/footwear
17. Lead from the front
18. Target driven
19. Keen eye for detail and commerciality
20. Proven track record of leadership
21. Personal values align with company values
Fast paced and varied role where no two days the same, hard work is rewarded – development opportunities, investment in people with wide range of perks and benefits including our commitment to investing in our people offering various progression and development opportunities as well as the below:
22. Up to 40% product discount for those amazing sneaks you want. You can also share this with your loved ones
23. 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) – flexibility to buy and sell holiday
24. Your birthday off to celebrate you
25. Annual £30/€40 gift card to use alongside 40% discount for shoes to wear to work
26. Perk platform for hundreds of discounts
27. Stream your wages as you earn them to get paid your way
28. Employee assistance programme with the retail trust to support your wellbeing through resources, helplines and access to a Virtual GP service.
29. Auto-enrolled pension scheme to help you save for the future
30. Relocation assistance and two flights home on us per year if you relocate outside of or into the UK/ROI
31. Ability to unlock monthly monetary incentive based on store performance
32. Opportunity to be a part of our company Purpose Groups
What’s next
Our Recruitment Team will work as quickly as possible to review your application. In the meantime, if you have any questions or would like any additional information at all, please contact
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About the location
Stay on trend with the latest footwear and accessories with our shoe shop in Chester. Located in the bustling Grosvenor Centre in the heart of the city, we stock all your, and more, across our, and collections.
So, whether you’re looking for statement sneakers, formal shoes or pool sliders, you’re bound to find your fit with schuh Chester.
From the timeless swoosh of to the hottest styles, we’re the perfect place to level up your trainer game. And if it’s seasonal staples from and you’re after, we’ve got you covered there too!
Old shoes past their stylish sell-by? Swap them in store for a fiver discount as part of our Sell Your Soles scheme! It’s part of our commitment to sustainability when it comes to footwear.
We also offer FREE in-store delivery so there’s no need to wait in for your delivery either.
Can’t find what you’re looking for at schuh Chester? Fear not! Directions to and are also available online.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our Chester shoe shop soon!