Store Manager - Dartford

Company: Leading European Retailer - UK’s High Street Retailer

Vacancy: Store Manager

Location: Woolowich

Package: £40,000 - £42,000

Would you like to join the UK’s favourite high street retailer, committed to providing outstanding value for money to their customers. Their values are to give exceptional standards of service and customer care at the lowest possible prices - a successful recipe that explains why they continue to grow. They have a current portfolio of around 250 stores, with an ambition to have 400 stores by 2015. In order to fuel their expansion, we are looking to recruit ambitious, enthusiastic, fast paced and driven individuals with a flair and passion for retailing.

Promotional opportunities are available in every position in the business and the rate at which you progress is down to you.

Our client offers a huge range of products from home and garden, DIY and kitchenware to , home accessories, pet-care, household disposables and confectionery - and all under one roof on the high street.

Upon being successful the appointed candidate would undergo an intensive 6 month training programme and once successfully completing this to be appointed in a fast paced high volume operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Store Manager is responsible for managing and controlling the overall operation of the store in line with Company policies and procedures.
• To review budgetary targets, achieve the necessary operating standards and customer service levels to secure required profitability.
• Recruit, train and develop all Management and Staff to increase their abilities in order to perform their duties effectively, and prepare them for progression to more senior positions.
• Ensure that the branch complies with all retail law requirements and that the relevant legal checks are actioned to standard.
• Ensure that all Health and Safety requirements are met to the company standard and as defined by the H.A.S.A.W.A. to ensure the safety of all staff and customers.
• Ensure that the security of staff and stock are guaranteed through the adherence to laid down company policy and correct use of security resources.
• Ensure that both you and all your staff project a professional image and attitude as laid down by company policy and agreed standards at all times.
• Ensure that all staff meet the standards of performance of their job as defined by the relevant skills cards.
• To adopt a zero tolerance approach to all areas of both yours and your staff’s performance.
• Adhere to personnel policies and procedures as laid down by the company.
• Carry out any other duties as directed by your regional management team.