Store Manager

Prestigious and exciting new role now available to join a highly regarded retail business in Yarm! Impression Recruitment are working with a boutique business, that are based in Yarm and who work from sleek and stylish premises. They are seeking a Store Manager to join their team on a permanent, full time basis. If you are a retail professional that is passionate about the products and brand you represent, and if you enjoy leading a team of colleagues who are experts in their field to achieve personal goals, then this could be the role you have been looking for! You will be working with a high-end product, one that can be in high demand but also requires a very personal touch when selling. You will take responsibility for the sales process for the branch, manage your team on a day to day basis, deal directly with clients in relation to purchases, and liaise with management on business affairs. Our client is growing at a quick rate, and this will lead to further growth and development for you, with salary increases available the more you achieve within the company! Ideally you will be a strong communicator, with excellent people and organisational skills, alongside previous retail experience. Whether you are working for a large high street retail chain or an independent, boutique seller...our client wants to hear from you!
As Store Manager you will be responsible for:
* Motivate your team to provide a thorough, thoughtful and personable sales process to the clients they are working with.
* Master your product knowledge through internal training and support to become an expert in your field, giving clients confidence in the service you are providing.
* Manage your teams KPI's and targets, as well as monitoring branch targets as a whole, ensuring that all are being achieved and exceeded consistently.
* Build a client base that understands the benefits of yours and your team's knowledge and services, ensuring repeat business through long term relationship building.
* Represent the company at internal events, sales shows and client appointments.
* Managing the merchandising process in the branch, ensuring stock layout is optimal at all times.
* Manage internal staff rota, holiday requests, absences etc.
Skills required to be Store Manager:
* An approachable, professional and consultative nature is key.
* Proven experience of leading a team in a retail environment.
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
* Organisational and operational coordination abilities.
In return you will receive a salary of between £25,000 - £27,000 per annum with the opportunity to earn up to £600 per month in bonus should you achieve your personal/branch goals, leaving an OTE of £34,000! You will have access to staff benefits such as 40% discount of ALL PRODUCTS, 25 days holiday, pension scheme and regular staff events/incentives. Working hours are 8:45am - 5:15pm, and there will be some weekend work involved in the role, to which you will get the corresponding amount of days off in lieu the following week. If you're reading this thinking "that could be me!", then APPLY TODAY!