Trainee Store Manager

You will undergo first class training and development, including holding stores on a planned and ad hoc basis with a view to you potentially becoming a Cover Manager at the end of your training, and then potentially on to becoming Store Manager of your own Store.

You must be fully flexible in terms of travel as you will be working in a number of different stores and you will have previous experience of working in retail or a related sector. You must be able to problem solve and think on your feet, alongside this you will be a people person, have the ability to plan and co-ordinate resources and be passionate about the delivery of exceptional customer service. Key activities:Motivate and coach the team to deliver excellent customer serviceLead by example in promoting and recommending complimentary shoe care products, demonstrating confidence with selling and excellent product knowledge, ensuring the very best level of customer serviceResourcing / drafting rotas, working within budgetStock managementAnalysing and interpreting sales performance data and reportsMaking recommendation for ways to improve sales performance, based on analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and identification of customer insightsEnsure all company standards are implemented and maintained i.e. merchandising, adminSupport the delivery of KPI's, meeting all company standardsAssist in recruitment and training of the team Personal characteristics:A hands on leader, with experience in retail or a related industry sectorHave a positive flexible approach with a can do attitudeEnergy and enthusiasm, with ability to work under pressure, in a demanding fast paced environmentHave the confidence and ability to motivate, coach and inspire the teamNumerateAttention to detailGood communicatorBe methodical, organised and have a structured approach to workBe fully flexible across the week

At Deichmann we can offer you the opportunity to develop and progress your career within a fast paced, secure company, in return for which we want you to strive to be the best retailer you can and deliver fantastic customer service through your team.

You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return will receive an initial salary of £31,500 per annum. Initially based in a store on the district, following training you will support and hold stores either on a planned or adhoc basis across the surrounding area. These stores include Lakeside, Southend, Basildon, Chelmsford, Stratford and Ilford.

• You must be able to drive, due to the travel involed in this role.