Retail Manager

Retail Manager Porthmadog, Wales

Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
Full Time Porthmadog, Wales 25000 - 27560 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways are at the heart of the picturesque Snowdonia National Park and a major tourist attraction in North Wales. Our offer, aimed firmly at the tourism market place, stands out as being best in class.

We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable manager for our retail operations including the management of both our ecommerce platforms and shops.

We can offer you:

  • Salary in the range of £25,000 to £27,560 per annum dependant on experience
  • Permanent, full time position
  • A minimum of 28 days paid holiday, inclusive of all bank and public holidays
  • Enrolment into the company pension scheme after a qualifying period
  • Company enhanced sick pay
  • Travel benefits on the Ff&WHR and on national rail according to the Rail Staff Travel rules in place at the time of employment
  • Staff discounts in shops and cafes

The ideal candidate will be experienced in all aspects of retail management, with extensive demonstrable experience of managing ecommerce platforms as well as traditional sales points. Candidates should have an enthusiasm and flair for product development and a thorough understanding of the tourist retail market. Specific knowledge of railway based retail and / or knowledge of the North Wales market would be an advantage.

Core Skills:

  • Experience of working in a retail environment at a senior level
  • Numerate, literate and excellent computer skills, to include the management of cloud based ecommerce software and the installation and maintenance of associated hardware
  • Strong leadership skills and experience of team management
  • Good communication skills and a cheerful disposition
  • Management and budgeting experience
  • An interest in, and experience of, retail aesthetics and design
  • An understanding of tourism related retail
  • An understanding of railway related retail, including model railway retail, is highly desirable
  • The ability to speak Welsh would be an advantage as would knowledge of the railways and their passengers; and the local area

Applicants for this position must have the existing right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£27,560.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Porthmadog, LL49 9NF

Retail Manager
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

www.festrail.co.uk
Porthmadog, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
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Company - Public
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