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Everyone at Lidl brings something different to the table — but we also have a whole lot in common. Our Degree Apprentices are passionate, ambitious, and love a challenge. \n Just like you. \n Please apply to this opening for roles in the following areas: Kent, Essex and East Sussex \n This isn’t just an apprenticeship, it’s a launchpad for your career in retail leadership. \n Our Degree Apprenticeship is designed to do more than just teach you the ropes. We’ll equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to build a successful career in retail. Imagine yourself running your own Lidl store in four years - that's the kind of potential we see in our apprentices. \n We'll provide you with dedicated off-the-job training, delivered in partnership with Kingston University. Within four years, you’ll have developed a deep understanding of the retail industry and our operations, alongside your hard-earned Retail Leadership BSc (Hons) degree qualification. \n And don’t forget, you’ll earn while you learn and be well rewarded for your hard work. Your salary will grow with your experience, starting as a Customer Assistant and working your way through our store roles until you are a Store Manager-in-Training. \n\n\n\n\nWhat you'll do\n\n\n Here’s a brief breakdown of your Lidl journey. More detail can be found on our Retail Leadership Degree Apprenticeship home page at \n Year 1: You’ll hit the ground running, starting with Customer Assistant training, before joining the store leadership team as a Shift Manager. \n Alongside your role you’ll complete university modules in Retail Business Environment, Retail Culture & Mindset, and Digital Retail. \n Year 2: You’ll build on your leadership experience as you develop your responsibilities from Shift Manager to Deputy Store Manager level. \n Alongside your role, you’ll complete modules in Retail Operations, Retail Marketing Strategy, and Retail Insights & Customer Information. \n Year 3: Continuing your Deputy Store Manager role, you’ll build on your experience and skill set to take even more of an active role in your store’s success. \n Alongside your role, you’ll complete modules in Managing Retail Finance & Value, Responsible & Sustainable Management, and Retail Leadership & transformation. \n Year 4: Here’s where you take on your official title of Store Manager-in-Training. \n \n Alongside your role, you’ll complete a module in Building Retail Strategy, and preparing for your End Point Assessment. \n Once you’ve successfully completed year four, you’ll be awarded with your Retail Leadership Degree Apprenticeship, with BSc (hons) qualification. Having proven yourself in your store, you’ll also be fully equipped to lead a store team of your own. \n\n\n\n\nWhat you'll need\n\n\n\n

Medlock Electrical Distributors is seeking an ambitious and experienced Branch/Showroom Manager to lead our established electrical wholesale branch and associated decorative lighting showroom in Newbury Park. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a dual-focus business where you can drive both electrical trade sales and the commercial success of the decorative lighting showroom. Why join the Medlock Family? • Dual Focus Opportunity: Lead a thriving branch that successfully combines core electrical wholesale services with a high-profile decorative lighting showroom, offering a diverse commercial challenge., • A Legacy of Success: Medlock is the UK’s leading independent electrical wholesaler with over 110 years of history, 50+ branches, and 10 lighting showrooms. You'll be joining a stable, growing business where you're a valued member, not just a number., • Established Local Presence: The Newbury Park branch is a successful, established site, offering a dynamic and supportive environment to grow your career within the local community., • Exceptional Package: We offer a highly competitive salary, bonus scheme, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to secure your future. The Role: As a Branch Manager, you will be the commercial and operational leader of the Newbury Park location, with oversight of both the trade counter and the decorative lighting showroom. • People & Culture: Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing branch team across both the wholesale and showroom functions., • Commercial Growth: Promote the business, expand the trade customer base, and drive sales growth across both the electrical and lighting product lines., • Customer Excellence: Aim for exceptional customer service, cultivating strong trade and retail relationships to ensure the continued success of both departments. What Are We Looking For: We are specifically seeking proven electrical wholesale professionals with a passion for leadership and commercial growth. Experience engaging within designer, architectural or commercial lighting is highly valued. • Proven Track Record: Required experience of managing a full-service electrical wholesaling business (1+ years)., • Design & Specification Experience: Experience working with, supplying, or managing relationships with architects, interior designers, or specialist lighting suppliers is a significant advantage., • Commercial Acumen: Sound commercial judgement and the energy and enthusiasm to continually develop the business., • Leadership Skills: Strong people management skills and an appreciation for the difference in managing trade and showroom teams. The Package: What will you get in return? • Competitive salary and bonus package, • Company car, • Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance and Pension Scheme to secure your future., • Pension scheme, • Sick pay If you are an experienced Branch Manager in the electrical wholesaling or decorative lighting industry, we encourage you to apply. Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and success in the electrical wholesale industry to: Job Type: Full-time Additional pay: • Bonus scheme

Store Manager – Bluewater Fashion‑forward Jewellery brand. A bold, design‑led jewellery and accessories retailer is searching for a Store Manager who brings style, pace, and strong commercial instinct. This Bluewater boutique needs a leader who thrives in a trend‑driven environment and knows how to convert footfall into loyal, returning customers. Key Responsibilities • Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team to deliver exceptional service and results., • Drive commercial performance through effective KPI management., • Maintain impeccable store standards, visual presentation, and operational excellence., • Build a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture., • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing staff development., • Manage stock levels, replenishment, and operations., • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and health & safety standards., • Represent the brand values through leadership, communication, and customer engagement. About You • Previous experience as a Store Manager or strong Assistant Manager within fashion, accessories, or beauty retail., • A proven history of driving sales and achieving KPIs., • Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, inspire, and empower a team., • A customer-centric mindset with a natural ability to build rapport., • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills., • Lead from the front and inspire and develop your team., • Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and peak trading periods.? Competitive salary and benefits.

Kitchen Designer - Gravesend Market Leading Brand Clear Development / Progression Routes £28,000 - £30,000 basic OTE £50,000 + Sales Incentives Hours: 40 per week (No late nights or Sundays) Already an established Kitchen Designer? In sales within a customer facing role? Full training & Induction in kitchen design given. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced kitchen designer to join a market leading business with an incredible reputation as one of the best companies to work for! Following another year of incredible results in a really tough climate, they are now entering into another exciting period of growth and grabbing more market share which means there is an exciting opportunity for an experienced kitchen designer or sales led / customer focussed individual to join their business to help meet increased demand. Finding the right person is so important therefore, we are looking for someone who can fit into our fun and friendly team but can also focus on the job at hand by building relationships with customers in the local area and share your passion for design and outstanding service to convert a busy lead bank into sales. A friendly and professional manner is needed when it comes to welcoming customers into the branch and at their homes. Your ability to listen and understand the customers’ needs is essential as it will result in you offering advice and product recommendations to design and measure their dream kitchen. Your enthusiasm and skills will close the sale and complete the project and, last but not least, your attention to detail and willingness to succeed will ensure the customers are satisfied throughout the whole project through to completion. Your Skills & Unique Attributes You must have previous sales experience working within a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom or furniture sales / design environment where you have nurtured your customer's desire to design, furthered by your technical knowledge whilst delivering a fantastic and memorable experience for the customer. You will be organised, have excellent communication and time management skills along with the drive and ambition to succeed. You will thrive in a team environment and be keen to bring your initiative and creativity to the role while being able to work effectively and efficiently to targets and achieve successful sales. ABOUT US This role is being handled by Venture Recruitment, a specialist Trade, Retail and KBB recruitment consultancy covering the whole of the UK. Working in partnership with Venture Recruitment will mean working with experienced sector specialists committed to ensuring a first class service. We work with some of the UK’s biggest and most progressive companies so please apply today to find out how we can support you with your next career move.

A leading omni-channel retailer in Dartford seeks a Store Manager responsible for overseeing daily operations, driving sales performance, and managing a motivated team to achieve business goals. Applicants should have previous management experience in a fast-paced retail environment, strong leadersh

Retail & Asset Solutions are currently looking for. We are a leading provider of Retail Stocktaking, Merchandising and Supply Chain Management Services. Retail Merchandising Team Driver's.

Responsibilities include achieving sales targets, creating schedules, analyzing sales data, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Applicants should have prior management experience in retail, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of exceeding sales KPIs.

The Retail Sales Team are the face of The National Lottery to the existing National Lottery Retailers, supporting them to increase Returns to Good Causes, driving sales, retailer training and the ongoing management of The National Lottery retail estate. Support the Retail Sales Team objectives and r

Retail Asset Solutions are looking to take on Retail Stock Counters to join our already existing minibus teams. We are a leading provider of Retail stocktaking, merchandising and supply chain management services. We are looking for Retail stock counters to add to our already successful team.

A leading beauty retail company in Dartford is seeking a Stock Manager to drive operational efficiency and enhance team performance in stockroom activities. You will supervise and coach staff on inventory management, conduct stock audits, and ensure high customer service standards. The ideal candida

This role involves delivering exceptional customer service and driving commercial success in a premium retail environment. The ideal candidate will have proven retail management experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a genuine passion for premium menswear.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and hands-on operations professional to take ownership of the day-to-day management of this charity’s retail estate. Represent retail operations at internal meetings and cascade updates. Apply now and help support a growing charity retail team thr

A recruiting firm is seeking a Management Accountant for their north London office. Strong Excel skills and experience in the retail/wholesale industry are advantageous.

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to support retail and head office teams with financial insights.

Ensureoperational excellence, including audits, budgets, and stock management.

Ideal candidates will have a keen interest in retail asset management and demonstrate strong client service skills. In this role, you will manage landlord and tenant matters, primarily in retail asset management. A leading international legal firm is seeking a Solicitor/Associate for Real Estate Por

A leading retail company is looking for a Management Accountant to join their team.

As a Management Accountant, you’ll be central to ensuring financial clarity and control across our retail operations. Supporting robust forecasts and budgets across retail store costs and head office functions. If you’re excited to bring financial insight to a fast paced, friendly, and forward t

A specialist retail business in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support their finance team.

Have a Talent for management, from your previous experience as an assistant/store manager in a fast paced environment.

UK leasing function, drive income growth, and shape the future of our retail focused portfolio. Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Deep understanding of occupier markets and retail dynamics.

A leading retailer in the United Kingdom seeks a Management Accountant to ensure financial clarity across operations. The role involves preparing management accounts, producing Balance Sheet reconciliations, and supporting forecasts.

This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing financial reporting, month-end delivery, and guiding a management accounting team. A multi-brand consumer business in the Greater London area is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Management Accounting for a 3-6 month engagement.

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an Interim Management Accountant to enhance financial reporting within a dynamic retail environment. The role demands professional accounting qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) and experience in management accounting.

The Perfume Shop is part of AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer operating over 16,500 stores under 12 retail brands in 28 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. Have a Talent for management, from your previous experience as an assistant/store mana

A leading retail company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Management Accountant to join their team in Chester.

A leading luxury fashion brand in Greater London is offering the Retail Management Trainee Program designed for young, high-potential individuals eager to pursue a retail career. Participants will engage in two 12-month assignments focusing on team management, commercial performance, and customer se

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This role involves performing non-technical repairs, planned and reactive maintenance in retail settings. A facilities management company is seeking an experienced Mobile Maintenance Technician based in Greater London.

A leading UK recruitment firm is seeking a Management Accountant to provide financial insights for retail and head office teams.

Ensure operational excellence, including audits, budgets, and stock management.