Store Manager in Ashford, Kent

This business is currently recruiting for a Store Manager to drive sales performance and maximise profitability through effective management of staff, inventory, and operational expenses. This international premium retailer & brand has been established for over 80 years and has continued success in Europe & Asia. The retailer has a number of new store openings this year. This store provides an exciting array of luxury products and a premium experience with their carefully edited collection of their European merchandise including handbags, accessories & travel.

Responsibilities of this Store Manager position:

• Ensure sales targets are achieved within the allocated budget.
• Monitor, collect, and analyse KPIs to identify areas for improvement.
• Build customer loyalty by encouraging repeat business and deliver exceptional service.
• Recruit, train, coach, and motivate staff to ensure retention.
• Measure staff performance and manage disciplinary, capability, and attendance issues.
• Schedule staff efficiently within the payroll budget.
• Manage stock levels and make key decisions regarding stock control.
• Accurate pricing of products displayed on the shop floor and minimise losses to meet the company’s shrinkage target.
• Ensure compliance with company operational policies and procedures, including cash handling, opening, and closing, and health and safety.
• Ensure the store is clean and visually appealing to create a customer-friendly environment.
• Ensure thorough preparation of promotions and suggest visual merchandising adjustments to suit the local customer profile.
• Report directly to the Area Manager.

To be successful in this Store Manager position:

• Ideally having 2 years’ + experience as Store, Deputy or Assistant Manager within premium or luxury retail.
• Have worked in high profile stores or new store openings would be desirable.
• Excellent communicational skills.
• Proficient in computer skills, with competent use of Microsoft Office.
• Physically fit! With stock areas you are constantly bending & frequent lifting of product up to 15 Kg.
• This is based in the Outlet.

Benefits of this Store Manager position:

• Monthly bonus on average if the store hits target.
• Working hours- Per Week 40 hours (over any 5 days).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Pension.
• Great staff Discount.

This is a great opportunity if passionate about retail and seeking a new challenge, apply for this exciting opportunity. If you have the right skills based on the description above, please apply.