Store Manager (12 month FTC) in Westminster

This is a 12 month fixed term contract covering an employee secondment in another areas of the business. The Store Manager plays the role of a brand ambassador by representing the Disney brand to the Cast and Guests.

Responsibilities

• Develop a high energy work environment that supports the achievement of all Company goals and initiatives.
• Inspire Cast and Store Management Team to achieve maximum performance levels through daily feedback and performance management.
• Lead the team in fostering teamwork and collaboration among Store, peers and Home Base partners.
• Drive a team to achieve exceptional financial results through motivating the Cast, scheduling effectively and controlling expenses.
• Supervise the Leadership team and Cast in the use of innovation, creative language, technology and product to bring stories to life for internal and external Guests.
• Lead and perform scripted and non-scripted events for Guests and Cast Members in both one on one and group settings.
• Perform the Sales Manager role by holding Cast accountable for sharing knowledge, enthusiasm and passion for the Disney brand with internal and external Guests.
• Inspire others to achieve results through a sense of purpose, a spirit of cooperation and personal growth, especially while performing the Stage Manager role.
• Plan and oversee product placement to ensure adherence to Stage Set guidelines, fits Store architecture and contributes to the overall story being told.
• Ensure that Store is neat, clean, organized and that all maintenance issues are addressed in a timely manner.
• Cultivate an environment that is inclusive of all Cast Members and the talents that they bring.
• Support and participate in initiatives that give back and have a positive impact on the internal (Store) community and the external community.
• Adhere to all Company directives which promote the protection and preservation of the environment.
• Develop innovative ideas and encourage creative thinking for establishing best practices that will enhance the environment.
• Be open with all who interact with the brand. Treat everyone with dignity and respect at all times.
• Encourage people to work in a way that is fair, honest and trustworthy by being a role model.
• Analyse and monitor sales results of product to determine action plans to drive sales based on product placement.
• Maintain impeccable, Company directed visual standards, incorporating in Store technology, through Cast accountability.
• Monitor Cast execution of merchandise flow including shipment processing, recovery & replenishment and visual standards to ensure all processes are efficient.
• Provide feedback and coaching to ensure Disney brand standards are consistently achieved.
• Establish the Guests, both internal and external, as the number one priority to ensure that positive, memorable experiences are achieved.
• May periodically perform sales support and Guest service during scheduled shifts.
• Coach Store leadership and model how to adapt to the ever changing environment, different Guest needs while continually providing Exceptional Guest Service.
• Cultivate positive, trusting and effective working relationships within the Store, District, Region, Zone and executive partners.
• Make sound business decisions that balance competing priorities. Choose the best strategies after evaluating all options and by using the filter of what is best for the Guest, both internal and external.
• Create strategies that drive positive results in key performance indicators including sales, conversion, ADS and preventing loss.
• Think strategically when evaluating business trends, forecasting sales and approving/flexing the schedule to leverage payroll to appropriately meet the needs of the business and adhere to payroll budget.
• Set strategies to drive gross margin performance by ensuring that new, high margin product gets prioritized Stage placement, replenishment and receives focused selling efforts.
• Perform daily Store opening and closing procedures balancing all Store funds.
• Control expenses to positively impact the Store's contribution including store labour and manage efficient loss prevention procedures.
• Champion adherence to all SOPs including all aspects of Health and Safety to protect Company assets and to comply with Company policies and procedures, and employment laws.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead a team that drives results.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple business priorities through time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Prior management experience in retail preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Understanding and adhering to the Health and Safety guidelines with regards to manual handling and the use of ladders, as appropriate.
• Must maintain a professional appearance.

Benefits

• Discount on merchandise in The Disney Stores and at selected retail shops in Disney Theme Parks and Disney Resorts.
• You may, from time to time, be given personal gifts/awards by the Company or win prizes as part of internal competitions.
• A Silver Pass entitling you and three guests to complementary entry to the Disney theme parks.
• Individual cover of the Company’s Private Health Insurance (VHI).
• Life assurance at 3 times your annual salary (up to the current Government earnings cap); 3 months service is required before eligibility.