Cover Manager

Purpose: Here at Deichmann we are looking to appoint a Cover Manager based at our store in Leicester covering stores across the Leicester, Rugby and Coventry.,

• Our Cover Managers are our fast track, high potential managerial talent!
• After initial training, Cover Managers build their understanding of how Deichmann stores operate, by providing managerial cover across a cluster of stores.
• For this particular role the stores you will cover/support after training include: Leicester, Rugby, Coventry and additional stores considered to be within a reasonable commuting distance.
• You must be able to travel within a defined geographical area.
• On completion of training, Cover Managers are in an ideal position to be promoted to Store Manager., This is a really exciting opportunity for a successful and ambitious individual looking to progress their career in retail, initially supporting or managing one or more of our stores, before being appointed to Store Manager., A people person with the ability to plan and co-ordinate resources in order to deliver on exceptional customer service.
Key activities:
• Motivate and coach the team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Lead 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 service.
• Resourcing / drafting rotas, working within budget.
• Stock management
• Use reports effectively.
• Ensure all company standards are implemented and maintained i.e., merchandising, admin.
• Delivery of KPI's, meeting all company standards
• Recruitment and development of the team
  
  Ideal candidate: Our ideal Cover Manager will have previous experience at supervisor / management level within a retail setting or similar and are keen to progress their career in store management.
• You will be fully flexible in terms of travel in order to work across a number of different locations.
• Have previous experience of working in a managerial or supervisory role in retail or a related sector.
• Be able to problem solve and think on your feet., Hands-on leader, with experience in retail or a related industry sector
• Have a positive flexible approach with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure, in a demanding fast paced environment.
• Have the confidence and ability to motivate, coach and inspire the team.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communicator
• Methodical & organised with a structured approach to work.
• Be numerate and good with figures.
• Be fully flexible across the week.
  
  This is a full time, permanent position, paying a competitive salary!