Cover Store Manager

Purpose: Deichmann Shoes have an exciting opportunity to join our growing business - working as a Cover Store Manager, supporting our store in Bury St. Edmunds and other stores in the surrounding area., Our ideal Cover Managers will therefore have previous experience at supervisor / management level, within a retail setting or similar, and be keen to progress their career in store management. Key activities:

• Motivate and coach the team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Lead by example in promoting and upselling products.
• Drafting rotas, in line with payroll budgets.
• Stock management.
• Analysis of sales figures & reports.
• Ensure all company standards are implemented and maintained i.e., merchandising, administration.
• Working to targets and hitting company KPI's.
• Assisting with the recruitment and development of the team.
  
  A hands-on leader, with experience in retail or a related industry sector
• A positive & flexible approach with a can-do attitude.
• The ability to work under pressure, in a demanding, fast paced environment.
• The confidence and ability to motivate, coach and inspire the team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Methodical & organised with a structured approach to work.
• Strong numeracy skills.
• Candidates with a full UK driving licence are preferred - due to the travel involved
  
  For this particular role the stores you will cover & support include; Bury St. Edmunds, Peterborough, Serpentine Green, Ipswich and additional stores considered to be within a reasonable commuting distance.
Working as a Cover Store Manager for Deichmann, you will be offered a competitive salary of £29,000 per annum. This is a full time, permanent position and you therefore must be fully flexible to work across the week. Ideal candidate: 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. You must therefore 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.