Store Manager Designate

Position: Store Manager Designate - Unit 1 Newbiggin Ln, Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 1NA
Salary: £28,548 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.