Ashford
Quest Search & Selection is recruiting for a Store Manager to drive sales performance and maximise profitability through effective management of staff, inventory, and operational expenses. This international premium retailer & brand has been established for over 80 years and has continued success in Europe & Asia. The retailer has a number of new store openings this year. This store provides an exciting array of luxury products and a premium experience with their carefully edited collection of their European merchandise including handbags, accessories & travel. Responsibilities of this Store Manager position: • Ensure sales targets are achieved within the allocated budget., • Monitor, collect, and analyse KPIs to identify areas for improvement., • Build customer loyalty by encouraging repeat business and deliver exceptional service., • Recruit, train, coach, and motivate staff to ensure retention., • Measure staff performance and manage disciplinary, capability, and attendance issues., • Schedule staff efficiently within the payroll budget., • Manage stock levels and make key decisions regarding stock control., • Accurate pricing of products displayed on the shop floor and minimise losses to meet the company’s shrinkage target., • Ensure compliance with company operational policies and procedures, including cash handling, opening, and closing, and health and safety., • Ensure the store is clean and visually appealing to create a customer-friendly environment., • Ensure thorough preparation of promotions and suggest visual merchandising adjustments to suit the local customer profile, • Report directly to the Area Manager To be successful in this Store Manager position: • Ideally having 2 years’ + experience as Store, Deputy or Assistant Manager within premium or luxury retail., • Have worked in high profiles stores or new stores openings would be desirable, • Excellent communicational skills., • Proficient in computer skills, with competent use of Microsoft Office, • Physically fit! With stock areas you are constantly bending & frequent lifting of product up to 15 Kg, • This is based in the Outlet. Benefits of this Store Manager position: • salary between £32,000 - £35,000, • Monthly bonus on average if the store hits target, • Working hours- Per Week 40 hours (over any 5 days), • Employee Assistance Programme, • Generous holiday allowance, • Pension, • Great staff Discount This is a great opportunity if passionate about retail and seeking a new challenge, apply for this exciting opportunity. If you have the right skills based on the description above, please apply by sending your CV today.