Overview
Deichmann Shoes have an exciting opportunity to join our growing business, working as a Cover Store Manager, supporting our store in Norwich and other stores in the surrounding area. The stores you will cover & support include Norwich, Bury St Edmunds, Great Yarmouth, Ipswich and additional stores considered to be within a reasonable commuting distance. This is a full-time, permanent position and you must be fully flexible to work across the week. The salary is £30,500 per annum. Training for this role will take place in either our Northampton Store or our Stratford store in London.
Ideal candidate
Our Cover Managers are our fast track, high potential managerial talent. After initial training, Cover Managers build their understanding of how Deichmann stores operate by providing managerial cover across a cluster of stores. You must therefore be able to travel within a defined geographical area. On completion of training, Cover Managers are in an ideal position to be promoted to Store Manager. Our ideal Cover Managers will therefore have previous experience at supervisor/management level within a retail setting or similar, and be keen to progress their career in store management.
Key activities
* Motivate and coach the team to deliver excellent customer service.
* Lead by example in promoting and upselling products.
* Drafting rotas, in line with payroll budgets.
* Stock management.
* Analysis of sales figures & reports.
* Ensure all company standards are implemented and maintained i.e., merchandising, administration.
* Working to targets and hitting company KPI's.
* Assisting with the recruitment and development of the team.
Personal characteristics
* A hands-on leader with experience in retail or a related industry sector.
* A positive and flexible approach with a can-do attitude.
* The ability to work under pressure in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
* The confidence and ability to motivate, coach and inspire the team.
* Strong communication skills.
* Methodical and organised with a structured approach to work.
* Strong numeracy skills.
* Candidates with a full UK driving licence are preferred due to travel involved.
At Deichmann we offer the opportunity to develop and progress your career within a fast-paced, growing company, with a focus on delivering fantastic customer service through your team. If you would like to join the team at Deichmann UK as our Cover Store Manager and you meet the job requirements, please click apply.
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