Job description
Wickes is more than just the nation’s favourite DIY store. It’s a place where we’ll ask for your ideas, listen to your opinions and value the contributions you make. Chances are you’ve never experienced anything quite like our culture. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.
The Role...
The role of Store Manager within Wickes is essential - this means the potential is high, as is the opportunity for growth. We expect that you’ll already be a great leader with a proven track record of bringing your team along with you. You'll be great at managing your workload and you’ll have the safety of others (including yourself!) at the forefront of your mind. You’ll be customer centric, making sure each and every customer has a great shopping experience with us and that you’ll come to work with a winning mindset. Some of your responsibilities will be as follows; Organising and working with your team to achieve the targets; Motivate colleagues and serving our customers, ensuring they get the right products for their needs- whilst ensuring promotions are up to date and the correct stock is available.
Dunstable is seen as one of our high profile stores based close to our Head Office therefore, If you are currently an area manager or in a similar role, we see this position as a potential succession opportunity to a Regional Leader role.
About you...
We are looking for someone who is (or has been) an experienced store manager within a retail environment. A can do spirit is essential in retail so this is a non negotiable for us! We want candidates who understand the financial side of business - previous KPI exposure and working to targets is a must. We also want people who know how to recruit great team members - you spot potential and are able to work with individuals to bring that out.
What we can offer you...
As well as a very competitive salary, monthly bonus and a wide range of benefits including a 20% discount, here at Wickes we believe in progressing our staff through the business. Therefore, we will ensure you are given the right training and skills to progress when the time comes. We offer Industry leading apprenticeship programmes that are open to everyone as well as development programmes to help you progress and ensure your customers and colleagues leave with a big smile.
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Wickes
www.wickes.co.uk
Watford, United Kingdom
David Wood
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
Home Furniture & Housewares Stores