Job description
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Job reference:
000111-REPLACEMENT_STRING030054
Full time/Part time:
Full time contracts available
Location:
5, Bouverie Place Shopping Centre, Alexandra Gardens, Folkestone CT20 1AU
Start date:
ASAP
Purpose:
Here at Deichmann we are looking to appoint a Cover Manager based at our store in Ashford covering stores across the Kent area.
This is a full time, permanent position, paying £23,000 per annum.
What is a Cover Manager ?
Our Cover Managers are our fast track, high potential managerial talent!
After initial training, Cover Managers build their understanding of how Deichmann stores operate, by providing managerial cover across a cluster of stores.
For this particular role the stores you will cover/support after training include: Maidstone, Folkestone, Canterbury, Ashford, Westwood Cross and additional stores considered to be within a reasonable commuting distance.
You must be able to travel within a defined geographical area.
On completion of training, Cover Managers are in an ideal position to be promoted to Store Manager.
This is a really exciting opportunity for a successful and ambitious individual looking to progress their career in retail, initially supporting or managing one or more of our stores, before being appointed to Store Manager.
This is a full time, permanent position, paying £23,000 per annum.
What is a Cover Manager ?
This is a really exciting opportunity for a successful and ambitious individual looking to progress their career in retail, initially supporting or managing one or more of our stores, before being appointed to Store Manager.
Ideal candidate:
Our ideal Cover Managers will have previous experience at supervisor / management level within a retail setting or similar and are keen to progress their career in store management.
You will be fully flexible in terms of travel in order to work across a number of different locations.
Have previous experience of working in a managerial or supervisory role in retail or a related sector.
Be able to problem solve and think on your feet.
A people person with the ability to plan and co-ordinate resources in order to deliver on exceptional customer service.
Key activities:
- Motivate and coach the team to deliver excellent customer service.
- Lead by example in promoting and recommending complimentary shoe care products, demonstrating confidence with selling and excellent product knowledge, ensuring the very best level of customer service.
- Resourcing / drafting rotas, working within budget.
- Stock management
- Use reports effectively.
- Ensure all company standards are implemented and maintained i.e., merchandising, admin.
- Delivery of KPI’s, meeting all company standards
- Recruitment and development of the team
Personal characteristics:
- Hands-on leader, with experience in retail or a related industry sector
- Have a positive flexible approach with a can-do attitude.
- Ability to work under pressure, in a demanding fast paced environment.
- Have the confidence and ability to motivate, coach and inspire the team.
- Attention to detail.
- Good communicator
- Methodical & organised with a structured approach to work.
- Be numerate and good with figures.
- Be fully flexible across the week.
Salary/Pay:
£23,000
Deichmann
www.deichmann.com
Essen, Germany
Heinrich Deichmann
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Private
Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
1913