Store Manager Designate

Position:Store Manager Designate - Unit 1 Newbiggin Ln, Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 1NA

Salary: GBP28,548 per annum

Benefits: 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), pension, 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme, employee discount across Heron Foods and B&M, money off a range of products and services via BenefitHub.

Hours: 45 hours per week

Heron Foods is a food retail business providing its customers with high quality, low priced products. Since joining forces with B&M we have continued with our ambitious and exciting growth plans, now with over 300 stores and with new store openings month-by-month. Heron Foods offers the opportunity to work within a rewarding environment with excellent development opportunities. This an exciting time to join our business!

As the Store Manager Designate you will be responsible for the following:-

• Managing a team including recruiting, training, supervising and appraising staff and keeping HR records
• Ensuring availability of stock, overseeing pricing and efficient stock control
• Responding to customer queries and complaints whilst ensuring high levels of customer service
• Controlling wage costs and protecting company assets
• Maintaining an outstanding store condition ensuring cleanliness, health & safety legislation and visual merchandising standards
• Maximisation of profitability, meeting of sales targets and motivating staff to do so
• Taking personal responsibility for managing the store

Successful Store Manager Designate candidates will have the following:-

• Previous success within a similar Store Manager role, preferably within a fast-paced retail environment
• Experience in leading, managing and motivating a team and setting an enthusiastic example
• An honest and energetic personality who is organised and responsive
• Tenacity and enthusiasm with an enjoyment that comes from working within a busy and sometimes demanding environment

In return, we offer the following:-

• 30 days annual leave (pro rata if part time) with accrual of additional leave for long service.
• 10% discount across both Heron Foods and B&M stores; double discount weekends throughout the year.
• Wellbeing support via our employee assistance program - LifeWorks, a free, confidential service providing emotional support on personal or financial concerns.
• Access to BenefitHub for you and your family for exclusive deals and discounts on everyday purchases, eating out, family days out, financial services etc.
• Ongoing learning and career development including on-the-job training, eLearning or apprenticeships, and the opportunity to take part in development programs such as 'Future Flyers' or our Area Manager Designate program.
• Pension (after qualifying period).
• Opportunities to get involved in fundraising activities with our charity partners.
• Reward and recognition scheme and celebration of long service & work anniversaries.
• Free tea and coffee.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Uniform provided.
• Product incentives in-store with opportunities to win prizes.