Working at Ponden Home Interiors

OUR VISION

…is to offer our customer quality products and brands, at an affordable price, in an environment and via staff offering knowledgeable personal service.
We offer a wide selection of exclusive brands in our stores including;

• Isle - ageless style designed for the 50+ woman, covering her smart and casual lifestyle
• James Pringle - established in Scotland in 1789 and steeped in traditional heritage for menswear
• PG Field - authentic countrywear brand offering a complete wardrobe for the outdoor lifestyle
• Hector Russell - authoritative kilt makers, providing quality clothing including traditional kilts, highland dress and Scottish accessories
• The Cashmere shop - (an exclusive destination for luxurious soft cashmere)
• Proquip - Performance golf weatherwear for men and women
• Hippo - Men’s collection of golfwear which can also be worn as leisurewear
• The Golf Company - Good quality golfwear for men and women

Pondens is part of the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group.

The company headquarters are in Langholm, approximately 25 miles drive from Carlisle, in Dumfries & Galloway. Carlisle has a principal station on the West Coast main line from London Euston and sits on the M6 motorway. This location provides ready access to the major facilities expected of a city, combined with the possibility of living in one of the finest countryside areas in the UK.

Almost every conceivable type of outdoors and countryside activity is at hand. There are fishing rivers, hill walking areas and golf courses nearby. The Lake District is a short drive away. Boating facilities are available on the Solway Firth, in the Lake District and on Kielder Water (30 miles away). Langholm also has a fine tradition of rugby. The close proximity of the Border provides access to either the English or Scottish schooling systems.

MANAGERS

We are always interested to hear from enthusiastic retail professionals who are excellent communicators and motivators, with a keen eye for detail and a flair for merchandise presentation.

The main remit of our store Managers is to optimise the profitability of the store by creating and maximising sales opportunities through merchandising and staff training and development. With sound retail Management skills gained from a fast moving retail environment our store Managers need to be real enthusiasts who can stamp their personalities on our retail outlets.

A highly competitive salary is on offer, and benefits include:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Monthly / Annual Sales Bonus
• Annual programme of training and development
• Staff Discount Scheme
• Excellent Career Opportunities

Assistant Managers

Assistant Managers  are vital members of the team, working hand-in-hand with the Store Manager leading and developing the sales team. They are involved in sales generation, staff Management and development as well as stock control.

An ideal candidate for an assistant Management position would either be a senior salesperson or already an Assistant Manager looking for more challenge and responsibility. A highly competitive salary is on offer, and benefits include:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Monthly / Annual Sales Bonus
• Annual programme of training and development
• Staff Discount Scheme
• Excellent Career Opportunities

Speaking to Retail Week in 2013, Edinburgh Woollen Mill’s chief executive Philip Day said that the key to the retailer’s success has been getting the product right. “I am very positive about the retail sector. I believe that if you produce an excellent product, you will have a robust business where the customer wants to shop.”