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About Our Client
Søstrene Grene is an international Danish retail lifestyle brand with over 260 stores worldwide. Every Søstrene Grene store invites our customers into a sensual world of classical music, aesthetics, and joy.
Due to our UK expansion plans, we have an exciting opportunity for Area Manager to join Søstrene Grene's management team. This is a dynamic and varied job in a beautiful environment.
Job Description
As an Area Manager for Store Openings at Søstrene Grene, you will play a pivotal role in the expansion and success of our brand. This position demands a seasoned professional with robust people and project management skills, dedicated to ensuring the timely and successful opening of new stores while managing a dynamic pipeline of upcoming locations.
The Area Manager for Store Openings will be responsible for overseeing the entire process of opening new stores within our Group. This role requires a hands-on approach, strong project management skills, and the ability to lead and inspire teams.
- Take full ownership of the store opening process, including pre-planning, overseeing schedules, and ensuring adherence to timelines.
- Leading new teams for store openings.
- Full ownership of the store opening checklist/s ensuring all tasks are completed on time.
- Oversee the entire store opening process, ensuring timelines are met and obstacles are proactively addressed.
- Making sure all staff health and safety protocols are being followed throughout the store builds.
- Manage a comprehensive pipeline of new stores, coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.
- Lead by example with a hands-on approach, actively engaging in the store opening process to address challenges and facilitate smooth operations.
- Take charge of unforeseen issues and adapt strategies to maintain the progress of store openings.
- Manage training schedules for new teams, ensuring that staff is are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful store launch.
- Conduct on-site training workshops, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including construction, merchandising, and operations, to align efforts and resources towards successful store openings.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external partners to ensure a unified approach to each store launch.
- Implement metrics and key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of store opening processes.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement strategic enhancements to optimize future store opening operations.
- Develop and execute detailed project plans for store openings.
- Foster a positive and collaborative team culture among store opening teams.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of new stores to identify areas for improvement.
- Serve as a liaison between store opening teams and headquarters.
- Communicate regularly with key stakeholders to provide updates on store opening progress.
- During any delays in store openings, and/or when we reach our target stores, you will form part of the area management team of existing store, reporting directly to the Operations Manager.
The Successful Applicant
- Previous experience with expanding a brand in UK or opening new stores will be a strong advantage.
- 2 years minimum at area management level in a fast-paced, busy retail environment.
- Must have a proven strong understanding of retail, staff rotas, merchandising, store standards, operational standards.
- Proficient in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- IT proficient and able to quickly learn in house systems and use company apps.
- Must be highly organised, structured & solutions oriented.
- Must be able to work independently and lead a team.
- Must be energetic and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.
- Must be comfortable working in a very fast-paced, productive environment.
- Have expertise in retail operational standards.
- Requires frequent travel throughout the UK so must be able and willing to travel.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Staff discount
Please note, if you wish to apply for this role, please consider the following information:
PageGroup are Søstrene Grene exclusive recruitment partner for this vacancy and all applications, whether internal or external, will be forwarded to them. If you're successful, you may be subject to all or some of our client's standard pre-employment checks.
