Retail General Manager

Wise Employment is currently recruiting for a General Manager for a family-owned and run business in the Plymouth area, which has branches across the South West and is one of the leading independent electrical retailers in the region.

Our client prides themselves on developing their management team to live and breathe success through the way they interact with their staff and the coaching and training they offer.

Wise Employment is seeking someone who is confident and professional, with experience in overseeing business operations including human resources, finance, and communications. The ideal candidate will be an expert communicator with a strong ability to delegate responsibility and collaborate with a range of departments.

The objective for this role as a Retail General Manager is to grow the business to maximize productivity and develop a strategic plan for optimized efficiency. You will review and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employee productivity, establishing a highly motivational work environment, and implementing innovative changes. Adherence to company standards for excellence and quality is essential, as well as seeking out opportunities for expansion and growth and developing new relationships.

Hours will be between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm, Monday to Saturday, with a day off during the week.

Offering a salary of £31,000 with benefits including free or subsidized travel, company events, store discount, and free onsite parking.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of human resource processes, experience in conducting performance evaluations, and preferably 2+ years of experience in a retail management position.

As Retail General Manager , you will be responsible for:

1. Overseeing day-to-day operations, assigning weekly performance goals, and ensuring their completion, as well as completing your own goals.
2. Recruiting, onboarding, and training highly motivated and high-performing employees to achieve objectives for sales, profitability, and market share.
3. Maintaining project timelines to ensure all tasks are accomplished effectively.
4. Developing, implementing, and maintaining budgetary and resource allocation plans.
5. Resolving internal staff conflicts efficiently and to the mutual benefit of all involved.

Our client is looking for someone with a proven managerial track record, strong decision-making ability, excellent communication, collaboration and delegation skills, a proven ability to develop and achieve financial plans, and the capability to motivate and lead employees with strong operational knowledge.

To apply, please call Wise Employment Plymouth or apply via the job board link.

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