Retail Branch Manager in Uckfield

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We have an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable and motivated Retail Branch Manager to lead the team at our busy branch in Uckfield. A convenient High Street location in the centre of town, our Uckfield branch has been serving the local community with all their decorating needs for over 50 years. We supply a great selection of trade and designer paints, wallcoverings and all the decorating materials our customers need for their professional or home décor projects. We attract a mixture of trade and retail customers to the store and it’s thanks to the knowledge and experience of the team that we have earned our reputation for being the decorator’s first choice in the area. Branch opening hours are Monday to Friday 7.00am - 5pm and Saturday 8am - 5pm.

Managing a team of 4, you will play a vital part in helping us serve customers and keeping the branch running smoothly.

• Be able to demonstrate management or supervisory experience in a similar or relevant role.
• Have experience of developing a team.
• Have a proven track record of achieving sales targets and generating new business.
• Be enthusiastic and proactive about selling and be able to inspire staff to achieve high levels of customer service.
• Understand our focus on customer service and other Brewers values.
• Have the ability to positively represent the Company to a wide range of customers.
• Be able to work on your own initiative.
• Knowledge of the local area would be beneficial.

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and drive excellence.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills, to understand and translate customer requirements into product recommendations.
• Previous experience in the Decorative Industry would be an advantage not essential, as full training will be given to the right candidate.
• Approachable, possessing an open and friendly personality - happy to help both customers and colleagues.
• Enjoys working and supporting a team, but can be relied upon to work as an individual at all times.
• A proven track record of achieving sales targets and generating new business.
• Keen to learn, develop skills, and progress within our industry.
• Willing to attend training to become a Fire Marshall and/or First Aider if required.
• Act as a Key Holder for the branch.

We understand that Neurodiverse candidates or candidates with a disability may need adjustments or extra support in the application or interview process - we are committed to providing every candidate the opportunity and environment in which to succeed and we will support any reasonable request where we can.

• Competitive rates of pay.
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays increasing with service.
• Free life assurance.
• 5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions).
• Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
• Brewers Colleague discounts give you huge savings on your home improvements.
• Employee Assistance Programme - accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependents.
• Access to Medicash, an optional funded scheme where you can claim money back for the most common routine healthcare treatments.
• Discounts and rewards with selected partners - major high street brands, supermarkets etc.
• Additional financial assistance such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Helping Hand Loan Scheme for times of crisis.
• Staff uniform and uniform cleaning tax relief.
• Comprehensive Induction Programme.
• After a qualifying period, you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit-related pay, enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay and a chance to use one of our two Company Holiday Homes in Cornwall or the Lake District.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click the Apply Now button on this page to complete the mandatory application form. Please note - this role may be removed from listings before the closing date if we are successful in finding an appointment.