Spar Store Manager – Burbage
Salary: £32,000 p/a (bonus up to £7,800) and excellent benefits package
Hours: Full time 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends
We are looking for a dynamic, experienced leader to drive success and growth in our award‑winning store.
Key Responsibilities
* Recruit, train and develop a high‑performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service.
* Foster a positive, collaborative work environment and celebrate colleague successes.
* Ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations, including inventory management, merchandising and stock control.
* Implement and uphold visual merchandising standards to enhance the shopping experience.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, understanding their needs and preferences.
* Implement customer service strategies to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
* Set and achieve sales targets, driving initiatives to increase revenue and profitability.
* Analyse sales reports and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
* Actively participate in local community events and initiate partnerships that strengthen the store’s ties.
* Manage budgets, expenses and financial reporting, ensuring the store operates within established parameters.
Skills Required
* Proven retail management experience with a track record of meeting sales targets.
* Strong leadership, interpersonal and motivational skills, capable of developing a diverse team.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers and the local community.
* Knowledge of retail operations, including inventory management and merchandising.
* Analytical ability to interpret data and make informed decisions to drive business performance.
* Passion for community engagement and a commitment to making a positive impact.
Benefits
* Holiday, maternity and paternity leave and pay above statutory entitlements.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities within a supportive, diverse culture.
* Experience in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay packages.
* Flexible working hours.
* Early access to pay through EarlyPay.
* 24/7 access to payslips via HR/Payroll portal.
* Staff discount: 12.5% on fresh items and 10% on ambient products.
* Wellbeing support – emotional, counselling, legal and financial advice.
* Company pension scheme.
* Company life insurance: 1× annual salary with pension scheme, 6× with pension scheme.
* NEST pension scheme.
* Extra holiday purchase scheme.
* Long‑service awards.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an inclusive, Disability Confident, committed employer dedicated to creating a fair workplace. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
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