Overview
Store Manager (12-month fixed-term contract)
Do you want to leave your mark and drive the consumer experience in one of our stores?
We’re looking for an outstanding Store Manager to join our Timberland team based at our new pop-up store in East Midlands Designer Outlet.
As a Store Manager, you will lead and nurture a team, whilst displaying your own initiative to drive sales and customer satisfaction.
Timberland is part of the VF family. VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.
Timberland is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of premium footwear, apparel and accessories for the outdoor lifestyle. For decades, we have been guided by a higher Purpose: to inspire and equip the world to step outside, work together and make it better.
What makes you the perfect Store Manager?
* You love interacting with customers. The joy of helping a customer find the perfect product is special and you get that. Working in a store can be demanding, but you are resilient and self-driven.
* You know how to develop a great team who share your passion and vision to make every shopping experience outstanding. You take pride in mentoring employees, seeing them grow and having fun too.
* You have experience in all facets of running a store, including budgeting and planning, retail operations and merchandising.
* You have excellent written and verbal communication in English (another language is a plus but not necessary).
* You are proficient in the use of MS Office and different POS systems.
* You are flexible when it comes to working weekends, evenings, and holidays as necessary.
On top of this, we expect that you will live and demonstrate our Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.
Responsibilities
* Leading, motivating and mentoring your store teams to drive a customer-first approach.
* Implementing our established retail processes while looking for ways to improve them.
* Keeping on top of core retail operational procedures such as inventory, P&L, etc.
* Reporting performance metrics and demonstrating an understanding of KPIs to improve store results.
* Ensuring the store looks great, in line with the brand’s visual merchandising guidelines.
What’s in it for you?
We offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.
Most companies say they offer a competitive salary, an amazing bonus and pension scheme and staff discounts (we offer 50%). And we offer the same. Along with this you will have:
* Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across different brands.
* A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do.
* Tailored training. From an induction to ongoing online and face-to-face training sessions, we are committed to helping you grow, both professionally and personally.
* The opportunity to network with other Store Managers throughout Europe and with our head office.
Equal Opportunity
Free to Be: We strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to supporting disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.
If you liked what you have read and want to join our team then we would be keen to hear from you!
Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage.
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