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Retail Area Training Manager

£28 – 32,000 + Company Car and Full Package

Midlands and South West England

The Company

This business retails a range of fashionable, trend led products within large format, bright and modern stores. Their values centre on their people and they aim to develop their teams within an inclusive culture believing that all staff members have a valuable contribution to make. This is a growing company, with plans to open many new stores, a vibrant and fast paced environment and generally a fun and exciting place to work.

The Role

The position is primarily concerned with the following:

• Identifying training needs within the internal population and then devising and implementing a range of store and classroom-based training programs.
• Training retail teams in all aspects of their roles, ensuring timely follow up on training needs, the continual review of training materials and processes and the overall delivery of a commercial and effective training strategy.

Supporting the Regional Manager, the role is heavily involved in the day to day operation of the business and will appeal to candidates with a strong communication style and a belief in the efficacy of the training function to produce tangible commercial results.

The Candidate

Interested candidates will have:

• A depth of previous relevant training experience together with some formal qualification relating to training and personal development.
• Be a strong influencer and communicator, passionate about the commercial impact the role can have and be confident in being able to provide a lead to a large geographical region with a wide variety of training and development needs.

This is an immediately challenging position but it is also expected that this role plays a business-critical part in the medium- and long-term growth of the company. Candidates with ambition to grow their experience and their career accordingly are particularly sought after. The role will cover a region covering the Midlands and South West England and candidates are required to be currently based on the area.

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Retail Area Training Manager

£28 – 32,000 + Company Car and Full Package

London and South East England

The Company

This business retails a range of fashionable, trend led products within large format, bright and modern stores. Their values centre on their people and they aim to develop their teams within an inclusive culture believing that all staff members have a valuable contribution to make. This is a growing company, with plans to open many new stores, a vibrant and fast paced environment and generally a fun and exciting place to work.

The Role

The position is primarily concerned with the following:

• Identifying training needs within the internal population and then devising and implementing a range of store and classroom-based training programs.
• Training retail teams in all aspects of their roles, ensuring timely follow up on training needs, the continual review of training materials and processes and the overall delivery of a commercial and effective training strategy.

Supporting the Regional Manager, the role is heavily involved in the day to day operation of the business and will appeal to candidates with a strong communication style and a belief in the efficacy of the training function to produce tangible commercial results.

The Candidate

Interested candidates will have:

• A depth of previous relevant training experience together with some formal qualification relating to training and personal development.
• Be a strong influencer and communicator, passionate about the commercial impact the role can have and be confident in being able to provide a lead to a large geographical region with a wide variety of training and development needs.

This is an immediately challenging position but it is also expected that this role plays a business-critical part in the medium- and long-term growth of the company. Candidates with ambition to grow their experience and their career accordingly are particularly sought after. The role will cover a region covering London and the South of England and candidates are required to be currently based on area.

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Retail Store Manager

£26 – 28,000 + Excellent Bonus & Benefits

Portsmouth

The Company

Part of one of Europes most well-respected and financially stable retail groups this business has continued to develop its offer and expand its store base. Now trading throughout most of the UK and with many more sites due to open this year, this is an exciting time to be joining as future career development is a real possibility.

The Role

As a Retail Store Manager, candidates can expect a position with considerable challenges and a high degree of autonomy. They’ll be responsible for:

• A full range of store-based sales, service and operational KPI’s
• Maximising sales through effective staff distribution and high merchandising standards as well as ensuring correct stock packages and a commercial store layout.
• Ensuring an attractive and appealing customer experience through great standards, strong VM and excellent service.

The position comes with an industry leading training program designed to cover all aspects of managing a store and includes ongoing support with a view to future career development.

The Candidate

Suitable candidates will ideally have:

• A depth of retail experience gained within a large format; customer focussed retail business.
• Experience gained within fashion or clothing outlets based on either the high street or out of town, Department or Chain Stores, or maybe at a field level for a smaller High Street or concession business.
• A rounded management style, able to work with a variety of people, and be adept at spotting commercial opportunity and reacting to the need of your customers.

Stores for this company are large, high turnover environments and require candidates comfortable controlling a fast-moving business and able to manage, lead and motivate a large team.

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Restaurant Manager

£25 – 28,000 + Bonus & Package

St Albans

The Company

A business with a long and rich heritage, this retailer of all things garden and home related has invested heavily in store refurbishment, acquisition and organic expansion and is one of the best-known businesses in its sector. As well as great products for home and garden they also operate a restaurant offer that is currently undergoing a thorough visual review resulting in refits and makeovers in all their sites, an updated menu and a shift to be even more service and customer focused.

The Role

Reporting to the site General Manager this position can be viewed as a natural development step for any capable Restaurant Manager looking for a role that will have a considerable commercial impact. The Restaurant Manager will be responsible for:

• All day to day restaurant operations encompassing a full service and café offer
• Managing a large front of house team and dedicated group of chefs.
• Providing a lead with regards to restaurant and customer service standards
• Ongoing recruitment and training, staffing levels, health and safety, food hygiene and, of course, driving sales and maximising profitability.

The Candidate

This role can be seen as a development step for Restaurant Managers who have a passion for service and standards but do not lose site of the bottom line. Suitable candidates will:

• Be able to demonstrate a depth of restaurant, café, fast food or food service experience.
• Ideally have worked within restaurants, pubs, or cafés with an emphasis on a freshly prepared, full-service food offer preferably with experience of multiple customer volume peaks.
• Be passionate about providing an excellent customer experience and quality food whilst managing margin and controlling costs.
• Have the ability to coach and develop a team, to support individual development and champion succession planning.

Candidates currently working in a hospitality business will particularly like the positive change to work/life balance that would be gained working for a business where alternate weekends are rota’d off and the site closes at 6.00pm outside of peak trading times.

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Retail Horticultural Manager

£26 – 28,000 + Full Package & Benefits

Staines

The Company

A business with a long and rich heritage this retailer of all things garden and home related has invested heavily in store refurbishment, acquisition and organic expansion and is one of the best known businesses in its sector. As part of the ongoing growth and development of the business they are now looking to recruit a Horticultural Manager for this well established and high profile site

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager the role takes operational responsibility for the following:

• All day to day department operations, managing a team of General Assistants, setting and monitoring short and medium term business objectives and overseeing customer service and overall department standards.
• Control stock package and layout in order to maximise sales, ensuring a seasonal product offer remains commercially attractive and that the range of indoor and outdoor plants and sundries are well maintained, well merchandised and relevant to what is a knowledgeable and discerning customer base.
• On-site Duty Management on an ad-hoc basis.

The Candidate

Interested applicants will have:

• A depth of management experience within retail combined with a decent understanding of horticultural products.
• A passion for gardening and all things garden related.

Applications are invited from a broad range of retail sectors; Garden Centres and Nurseries, Supermarkets, DIY Stores, Out of Town General Merchandise businesses or any other retail operation where good standards and good service are paramount. Ultimately this role will appeal to individuals who want to broaden their knowledge and work for a household name in the Garden Centre business

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Restaurant Manager

£28 – 30,000 + Bonus & Package

Widnes

The Company

A business with a long and rich heritage, this retailer of all things garden and home related has invested heavily in store refurbishment, acquisition and organic expansion and is one of the best-known businesses in its sector. As well as great products for home and garden they also operate a restaurant offer that is currently undergoing a thorough visual review resulting in refits and makeovers in all their sites, an updated menu and a shift to be even more service and customer focused.

The Role

Reporting to the site General Manager this position can be viewed as a natural development step for any capable Restaurant Manager looking for a role that will have a considerable commercial impact. The Restaurant Manager will be responsible for:

• All day to day restaurant operations encompassing a full service and café offer
• Managing a large front of house team and dedicated group of chefs.
• Providing a lead with regards to restaurant and customer service standards
• Ongoing recruitment and training, staffing levels, health and safety, food hygiene and, of course, driving sales and maximising profitability.

The Candidate

This role can be seen as a development step for Restaurant Managers who have a passion for service and standards but do not lose site of the bottom line. Suitable candidates will:

• Be able to demonstrate a depth of restaurant, café, fast food or food service experience.
• Ideally have worked within restaurants, pubs, or cafés with an emphasis on a freshly prepared, full-service food offer preferably with experience of multiple customer volume peaks.
• Be passionate about providing an excellent customer experience and quality food whilst managing margin and controlling costs.
• Have the ability to coach and develop a team, to support individual development and champion succession planning.

Candidates currently working in a hospitality business will particularly like the positive change to work/life balance that would be gained working for a business where alternate weekends are rota’d off and the site closes at 6.00pm outside of peak trading times.

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Retail Store Manager

£23 – 26,000 + Excellent Bonus & Benefits

Bristol – City Center

The Company

Part of one of Europes most well-respected and financially stable retail groups this business has continued to develop its offer and expand its store base. Now trading throughout most of the UK and with many more sites due to open this year, this is an exciting time to be joining as future career development is a real possibility.

The Role

As a Retail Store Manager, candidates can expect a position with considerable challenges and a high degree of autonomy. They’ll be responsible for:

• A full range of store-based sales, service and operational KPI’s
• Maximising sales through effective staff distribution and high merchandising standards as well as ensuring correct stock packages and a commercial store layout.
• Ensuring an attractive and appealing customer experience through great standards, strong VM and excellent service.

The position comes with an industry leading training program designed to cover all aspects of managing a store and includes ongoing support with a view to future career development.

The Candidate

Suitable candidates will ideally have:

• A depth of retail experience gained within a large format; customer focussed retail business.
• Experience gained within fashion or clothing outlets based on either the high street or out of town, Department or Chain Stores, or maybe at a field level for a smaller High Street or concession business.
• A rounded management style, able to work with a variety of people, and be adept at spotting commercial opportunity and reacting to the need of your customers.

Stores for this company are large, high turnover environments and require candidates comfortable controlling a fast-moving business and able to manage, lead and motivate a large team.

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Retail Store Manager

£23 – 26,000 + Excellent Bonus & Benefits

Taunton

The Company

Part of one of Europes most well-respected and financially stable retail groups this business has continued to develop its offer and expand its store base. Now trading throughout most of the UK and with many more sites due to open this year, this is an exciting time to be joining as future career development is a real possibility.

The Role

As a Retail Store Manager, candidates can expect a position with considerable challenges and a high degree of autonomy. They’ll be responsible for:

• A full range of store-based sales, service and operational KPI’s
• Maximising sales through effective staff distribution and high merchandising standards as well as ensuring correct stock packages and a commercial store layout.
• Ensuring an attractive and appealing customer experience through great standards, strong VM and excellent service.

The position comes with an industry leading training program designed to cover all aspects of managing a store and includes ongoing support with a view to future career development.

The Candidate

Suitable candidates will ideally have:

• A depth of retail experience gained within a large format; customer focussed retail business.
• Experience gained within fashion or clothing outlets based on either the high street or out of town, Department or Chain Stores, or maybe at a field level for a smaller High Street or concession business.
• A rounded management style, able to work with a variety of people, and be adept at spotting commercial opportunity and reacting to the need of your customers.

Stores for this company are large, high turnover environments and require candidates comfortable controlling a fast-moving business and able to manage, lead and motivate a large team.

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Retail Store Manager

£23 – 26,000 + Excellent Bonus & Benefits

Weston-super-Mare

The Company

Part of one of Europes most well-respected and financially stable retail groups this business has continued to develop its offer and expand its store base. Now trading throughout most of the UK and with many more sites due to open this year, this is an exciting time to be joining as future career development is a real possibility.

The Role

As a Retail Store Manager, candidates can expect a position with considerable challenges and a high degree of autonomy. They’ll be responsible for:

• A full range of store-based sales, service and operational KPI’s
• Maximising sales through effective staff distribution and high merchandising standards as well as ensuring correct stock packages and a commercial store layout.
• Ensuring an attractive and appealing customer experience through great standards, strong VM and excellent service.

The position comes with an industry leading training program designed to cover all aspects of managing a store and includes ongoing support with a view to future career development.

The Candidate

Suitable candidates will ideally have:

• A depth of retail experience gained within a large format; customer focussed retail business.
• Experience gained within fashion or clothing outlets based on either the high street or out of town, Department or Chain Stores, or maybe at a field level for a smaller High Street or concession business.
• A rounded management style, able to work with a variety of people, and be adept at spotting commercial opportunity and reacting to the need of your customers.

Stores for this company are large, high turnover environments and require candidates comfortable controlling a fast-moving business and able to manage, lead and motivate a large team.

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Retail Store Manager

£23 – 26,000 + Excellent Bonus & Benefits

Maidstone

The Company

Part of one of Europes most well-respected and financially stable retail groups this business has continued to develop its offer and expand its store base. Now trading throughout most of the UK and with many more sites due to open this year, this is an exciting time to be joining as future career development is a real possibility.

The Role

As a Retail Store Manager, candidates can expect a position with considerable challenges and a high degree of autonomy. They’ll be responsible for:

• A full range of store-based sales, service and operational KPI’s
• Maximising sales through effective staff distribution and high merchandising standards as well as ensuring correct stock packages and a commercial store layout.
• Ensuring an attractive and appealing customer experience through great standards, strong VM and excellent service.

The position comes with an industry leading training program designed to cover all aspects of managing a store and includes ongoing support with a view to future career development.

The Candidate

Suitable candidates will ideally have:

• A depth of retail experience gained within a large format; customer focussed retail business.
• Experience gained within fashion or clothing outlets based on either the high street or out of town, Department or Chain Stores, or maybe at a field level for a smaller High Street or concession business.
• A rounded management style, able to work with a variety of people, and be adept at spotting commercial opportunity and reacting to the need of your customers.

Stores for this company are large, high turnover environments and require candidates comfortable controlling a fast-moving business and able to manage, lead and motivate a large team.

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