At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a brand new store, drive sales, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Company: Exciting retail company opening a new branch in Reading.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, commission on sales, staff discounts, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a fresh start and make a real impact in a new store environment.
- Qualifications: 2-4 years of management experience and a passion for sales and customer service.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 37000 £ per year.
Store Manager - Reading - NEW STORE COMING SOON!
Salary
£32,000 - £37,000 OTE. Commission on personal sales
Location
Reading
Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead our BRAND NEW Reading branch OPENING SOON!
If you’re a commercially minded, customer-focused leader with a passion for sales, we’d love to hear from you!
Duties and responsibilities
- Be highly sales-driven and commercially aware, consistently seeking opportunities to increase revenue and improve store performance.
- Lead a customer-focused team to maximise sales, exceed targets, and deliver outstanding service.
- Be a hands-on leader , working alongside the team to inspire and motivate, leading by example in all aspects of store operations.
Manage stock effectively , ensuring the right products are available at the right time, and commercially merchandised.
- Use sales data and insights to drive commercial success and optimise store performance.
- Ensure the customer experience is seamless , keeping them at the heart of all store operations.
- Handle customer complaints efficiently and professionally to maintain high service standards.
- Recruit and develop a high-performing team , coaching and training them to excel in sales and service.
- Maintain a positive, can-do mindset , ensuring the store runs smoothly and efficiently, even in challenging situations.
- Ensure all policies, promotions, and procedures are carried out accurately and on time.
- Maintain high visual merchandising standards , working closely with the Visual Merchandising team.
Requirements
Excellent communication skills , with the ability to build relationships with customers and colleagues across the business.
- 2-4 years of management and sales experience in a customer service-driven role.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business performance.
- Strong leadership skills , with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
- A hands-on approach , with a willingness to get involved in all aspects of store life.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset , always looking for ways to improve and solve problems.
- Strong organisational and planning abilities to ensure smooth store operations.
Keen commercial awareness , with the ability to analyse sales trends and respond effectively.
- Experience in stock management , ensuring optimal levels and reducing shrinkage.
- Strong visual merchandising skills , with an eye for creating an engaging store environment.
IT competency to manage systems and reporting effectively.
- Competitive salary and great benefits.
- Commission on personal sales.
- Excellent staff discount (after qualifying period).
- 28 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays), rising to 33 days after 5 years of service.
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Store Manager - Reading - NEW STORE COMING SOON employer: Futon Company
Join our dynamic team as a Store Manager in the exciting new Reading branch, where you'll lead a customer-focused team and drive sales in a vibrant retail environment. We offer a competitive salary, generous staff discounts, and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through training and development opportunities. With 28 days of holiday rising to 33 after five years, we ensure a healthy work-life balance while you inspire your team to deliver exceptional service and achieve outstanding results.
