At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage thriving market stalls, driving sales and operational excellence.
- Company: Dynamic food retail company with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a chance to shape the future of the business.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for career advancement in a vibrant market.
- Why this job: Take charge of operations and make a real impact in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in retail or food sectors, strong leadership, and commercial acumen.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Are you a driven, hands-on leader with a passion for retail, food, and fast-paced environments? We're on the lookout for a
Retail Trade Counter Manager in the Food sector to take the reins of our client's thriving market stalls in the Birmingham area.
This is more than just a management roleit's an opportunity to own the day-to-day and commercial performance of three key sites and play a pivotal part in their continued growth.
You'll be the glue between the on-the-ground operations and Head Office Commercial and Finance teams, helping shape pricing, purchasing, product ranges and performance strategy while taking ownership of sales, profitability and operational excellence.
What You'll Be Doing Taking full ownership of the operations, staffing, stock, cash handling and overall commercial performance across each site.
Driving profitable sales growth through excellent customer service, effective merchandising, pricing and product availability.
Leading, coaching and inspiring on-site teams to create a high-performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork and exceptional customer experience.
Planning staffing levels to meet trading demands whilst maintaining strong control of labour costs.
Working hand-in-hand with the Commercial team to fine-tune pricing, promotional activity, product selection and supplier relationships.
Ensuring excellent stock availability through effective forecasting, purchasing, ordering and inventory management.
Driving stock accuracy whilst minimising waste, shrinkage and stock loss through robust controls.
Maintaining tight financial controls and reporting systems in collaboration with the central Finance team.
Monitoring key commercial KPIs including sales, margin, profitability, labour and stock performance, using data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Ensuring the highest standards of presentation, hygiene, food safety, health & safety and regulatory compliance across every site.
Constantly analysing sales data and market trends to identify opportunities that improve both customer experience and commercial performance.
Who Are You?
An experienced commercial operator, from a retail, wholesale, or markets background with proven experience in the food sector.
Someone with proven responsibility for sales, profitability and operational performance.
A strong leader who enjoys recruiting, coaching and developing high-performing teams.
Commercially savvy, confident making data-led decisions and using KPIs to improve performance.
Experienced in managing stock, inventory, cash and customer experience simultaneously within a busy, high-volume trading environment.
A highly organised problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced setting.
An excellent communicator who enjoys building relationships across operations, suppliers and Head Office teams.
Key Requirements Availability for early mornings and Saturday tradingit comes with the territory!
Flexibility to support new market openings and business growth.
Confidence working cross-functionally with Commercial and Finance teams to ensure seamless execution.
Flexibility to support the business outside normal trading hours when required.
This is your chance to take on a dynamic leadership role with genuine autonomy to influence trading decisions, shape product ranges, improve profitability and help drive the future growth of the regional market and wholesale business.
If this sounds like your next challenge and you have the experience to hit the ground running, apply via the link below and we'll be in touch.
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Retail Trade Counter Manager employer: Blue Oak Recruitment
As an HR Advisor with us, you'll thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee development and well-being. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive training programmes, and a culture that values collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the heart of our vibrant location.
