Retail Duty Manager

Retail Duty Manager Folkestone, England

Deichmann
Full Time Folkestone, England 23000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

If you have any questions or need any assistance before applying below, please email our Recruitment team on [email protected] including the advert reference.



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.

    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

    Retail Duty Manager
    Deichmann

    www.deichmann.com
    Essen, Germany
    Heinrich Deichmann
    $2 to $5 billion (USD)
    10000+ Employees
    Company - Private
    Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
    1913
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