NEW STORE Abbey Centre SCOPE OF ROLE: This role requires a dedication to providing the highest level of customer service to all our customers to ensure they leave happy and keep coming back. This requires a desire to be the best and to display a huge amount of passion and knowledge about our product range to promote our brand. You will be a dedicated man manager, leading, driving and motivating the team and using your commercial knowledge and experience to ensure the store is merchandised and presented to the highest standard, each and every day. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Achieve financial objectives and KPIs by analysing variances and initiating corrective actions. Identify current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons able to understand service requirements. Maintain outstanding store conditions and visual merchandising standards. Analyse sales figures and forecast future sales. Managing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control. Propose innovative ideas to increase market share. Ensure high levels of customers satisfaction through excellent service. Complete store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results. Maintain store staffing levels by recruiting, selecting and training employees. Maintain staff performance through coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results. Secure merchandise by implementing security systems and measures. Protect employees and customers by providing a safe and clean store environment. Maintain the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements. Maintain company operating standards and requirements by coordinating, and enforcing policies and procedures. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Have overall responsibility for all aspects of the success of the store and team. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Essential A minimum of two years retail fashion management experience with a proven track record of success. Evidence of exceptional Customer Service Proven track-record of exceeding sales targets Great organisational skills Market Knowledge Proven successful leadership of a team of people and an effective communicator GCSE Maths and English as a minimum requirement, or equivalent Desirable Appropriate Level 3 NVQ course or equivalent KEY ATTRIBUTES: Highly motivated and a desire to be the best Results Driven Proven ability to work well within a team and to use own initiative Proven record of good attendance and flexibility Warm, friendly and engaging personality An energy and enthusiasm to succeed Confident and articulate when speaking to customers Ability to work hard and juggle changing priorities Ability to adapt to frequent change and a high-pressure environment Outstanding loyalty and commitment to the business Great people manager Because of the changing nature of our business your job description will inevitably change. You will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within your capabilities as directed by management. This may involve helping in other stores that need assistance or attending off-site area or national meetings