Store Cover Manager

 

Main characteristics

Location

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Company

Deichmann Shoes UK

Salary

£27000/annum + comission and bonuses

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Management

Job summary

Deichmann Shoes have an exciting opportunity to join our growing business working as a Cover Store Manager, supporting our stores in the Buckinghamshire,Berkshire and Greater London area.
For this particular role the stores you will cover & support include; High Wycombe covering stores in Harrow, Watford, Uxbridge, Woking, Slough, Staines and additional stores considered to be within a reasonable commuting distance.
Working as a Cover Store Manager for Deichmann, you will be offered a competitive salary of £27,000 per annum.
This is a full time, permanent position and you therefore must be fully flexible to work across the week.
Ideal candidate:
* Our Cover Managers are our fast track, high potential managerial talent!
* After initial training, Cover Managers build their understanding of how Deichmann stores operate, by providing managerial cover across a cluster of stores. You must therefore be able to travel within a defined geographical area.
* On completion of training, Cover Managers are in an ideal position to be promoted to Store Manager
* Our ideal Cover Managers will have previous experience at supervisor / management level within a retail setting or similar and be keen to progress their career in store management.
Key activities:
* Motivate and coach the team to deliver excellent customer service.
* Lead by example in promoting and upselling products.
* Resourcing / drafting rotas, working within budget.
* Stock management
* Use reports effectively.
* Ensure all company standards are implemented and maintained i.e., merchandising, admin.
* Delivery of KPIs, meeting all company standards.
* Recruitment and development of the team.
Personal characteristics:
* Hands-on leader, with experience in retail or a related industry sector
* Have a positive flexible approach with a can-do attitude
* Ability to work under pressure, in a demanding fast paced environment
* Have the confidence and ability to motivate, coach and inspire the team.
* Good communicator
* Methodical & organised with a structured approach to work.
* Be numerate and good with figures.
At Deichmann we can offer you the opportunity to develop and progress your career within a fast paced, growing company, in return for which we want you to strive to be the best retailer you can be and deliver fantastic customer service through your team.

**By applying for this role, you are confirming you have the right to work in the UK

Benefits: comission and bonuses