Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable and motivated Retail Branch Manager to lead the team at our busy branch in Uckfield. The branch has a convenient High Street location and serves both trade and retail customers with decorating materials and related products. Branch opening hours are Monday to Friday 7.00am – 5pm and Saturday 8am – 5pm. Managing a team of 4 you will play a vital part in helping us serve customers and keeping the branch running smoothly.
Brewers Decorator Centres are the largest independent supplier of decorating materials supplying both trade and retail customers across the UK. We are a family-owned business with over 120 years in the industry and a network of over 250 stores. We place great emphasis on the development and growth of our colleagues – our mantra is to ‘help one another succeed’.
We understand that neurodiverse candidates or candidates with a disability may need adjustments or extra support in the application or interview process. We are committed to providing every candidate the opportunity and environment in which to succeed and will support any reasonable request where we can.
Responsibilities
To succeed in the role of Retail Branch Manager you will:
* Be able to demonstrate management or supervisory experience in a similar or relevant role
* Have experience of developing a team
* Have a proven track record of achieving sales targets and generating new business
* Be enthusiastic and proactive about selling and be able to inspire staff to achieve high levels of customer service
* Understand our focus on customer service and other Brewers values
* Have the ability to positively represent the Company to a wide range of customers
* Be able to work on your own initiative
* Knowledge of the local area would be beneficial
Qualifications / What We Are Looking For
* Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and drive excellence
* Exceptional customer service and communication skills, to understand and translate customer requirements into product recommendations
* Previous experience in the Decorative Industry would be an advantage but is not essential, as full training will be given to the right candidate
* Approachable, possessing an open and friendly personality – happy to help both customers and colleagues
* Enjoys working and supporting a team, but can be relied upon to work as an individual at all times
* A proven track record of achieving sales targets and generating new business
* Keen to learn, develop skills, and progress within our industry
* Willing to attend training to become a Fire Marshall and/or First Aider if required
* Act as a Key Holder for the branch
Benefits
* Competitive rates of pay
* 31 days holiday including bank holidays increasing with service
* Free life assurance
* 5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions)
* Stream – a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
* Brewers Colleague discounts for savings on home improvements
* Employee Assistance Programme – accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependents
* Medicash (optional funded scheme for routine healthcare treatments)
* Discounts and rewards with selected partners – major high street brands, supermarkets, etc.
* Additional financial assistance such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Helping Hand Loan Scheme for times of crisis
* Staff uniform and uniform cleaning tax relief
* Comprehensive Induction Programme
* After a qualifying period, eligibility for additional benefits such as profit-related pay, enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay and a chance to use one of our two Company Holiday Homes in Cornwall or the Lake District
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click the Apply Now button on this page to complete the mandatory application form.
Please note – this role may be removed from listings before the closing date if we are successful in finding an appointment. Please ensure you fully complete the application process to be considered. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not complete the process.
Other job titles associated with this role include Retail Manager, Store Manager, Retail Operations Manager, Retail Senior, Retail Supervisor, Retail Team Leader, Retail Team Leader.
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