About The Role
Hours: Full-time
Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis
As Store Manager Designate, you’ll play a vital role in supporting multiple stores, helping to deliver business plans, drive KPIs, and ensure operational excellence. You’ll lead by example, create a positive and solution-focused environment, and make sure every interaction reflects our values: customer first, innovative, knowledgeable, honest, committed, and courageous.
Working with Store Managers to deliver business plans focused on growth and commercial success
Assisting in driving KPI results across stores and engaging teams in achieving performance goals
Supporting stock control, seasonal promotions, and merchandising to maximise sales opportunities
Coaching and developing colleagues to build strong succession plans for the future
Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training to maintain compliance and nurture talent
Helping organise daily operations and manage store security
Ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and company procedures
About You
Proven track record of delivering sales targets and managing budgets
Strong understanding of retail operations, including sales, stock control, and customer service
Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
Strong commercial awareness, including analysing sales trends and identifying growth opportunities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead, motivate, and engage colleagues
Flexible and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous improvement and team development
A natural leader with a customer-first mindset and a passion for delivering outstanding service
Current driving licence and willingness to travel across the region
What We Offer
🛍️ Up to 25% colleague discount in store
🚗 Free parking on site
🌴 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
📚 Excellent training and development opportunities
🪜 Plenty of career progression opportunities
👨 👩 👧 👦 Life Assurance
🗣️ Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
🎁 Comprehensive colleague benefits
🚼 Enhanced Family Leave Policies
We may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Store Manager Designate in Newbury employer: Mole Valley Farmers Limited
Join our dynamic team at Dartmoor House Head Office as a Merchandise Planning Support Administrator, where you'll thrive in a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises accuracy and continuous improvement. With excellent training and development opportunities, alongside generous benefits such as a contributory pension and up to 25% colleague discount, we are committed to your professional growth and well-being, making this an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Mole Valley Farmers Limited Recruitment Team
