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Department Manager

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Primark

Dec 19

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Stoke-on-Trent

Requirements

  • Experienced manager with proven leadership skills.
  • Ability to view situations from a commercial perspective resulting in more innovative thinking.
  • Capable of working and making decisions, in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proactive nature with a determination to succeed.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the rest of the management team to support the daily running of the store.
  • Responsible for at least one department within the store, including stock ordering and merchandising.
  • Lead a team of managers to maximise sales by establishing goals and objectives.
  • Provide a superior level of customer service.
  • Drive your own development by taking advantage of our digital learning, apprenticeships and career pathways and see yourself grow in a supportive place powered by our people.
  • In the absence of senior management, you will oversee the store for the shift.

FAQs

What is the location for the Department Manager position?

The Department Manager position is located at Primark Hanley.

What is the salary for this role?

The salary for the Department Manager position is £36,716, along with 31 days of annual leave and a pension.

Is the Department Manager position full-time or part-time?

The Department Manager position is full-time and permanent, requiring 5 days of work out of 7.

What responsibilities will the Department Manager have?

The Department Manager will collaborate with the management team, oversee a department including stock ordering and merchandising, lead a team to maximize sales, provide superior customer service, and oversee the store in the absence of senior management.

What qualifications or experience are necessary for the Department Manager role?

Candidates should have proven leadership skills, the ability to view situations from a commercial perspective, the capability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment, and a proactive nature with a determination to succeed.

What opportunities for development are offered to the Department Manager?

The Department Manager will have access to digital learning, apprenticeships, and career pathways to aid in their personal and professional growth.

Is there support for diversity and inclusion at Primark?

Yes, Primark strives to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive together.

How should I apply for the Department Manager position?

You can apply for the Department Manager position through the Primark careers page by submitting your application.

What type of team dynamics can I expect in this role?

The role requires an assertive team player who can guide the team towards delivering an outstanding customer experience while working collaboratively with management and staff.

Will I have the opportunity to oversee the store?

Yes, in the absence of senior management, the Department Manager will oversee the store for the shift.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1969
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Primark is an international clothing retailer employing more than 70,000 colleagues across 16 countries in Europe and the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to provide affordable choices for everyone, from great quality everyday essentials to stand-out style across women’s, men’s and kid’s, as well as beauty, homeware and accessories. With a focus on creating great retail experiences in-store, Primark continues to expand across new and existing markets with the aim of reaching 530 stores by the end of 2026. Primark is working to make more sustainable fashion affordable for everyone. Primark Cares is its commitment to doing better, every day - making more sustainable products everyone can afford, reducing its impact on the planet and improving the lives of workers. It has made a series of public commitments it plans to work towards and report on progress each year. These include making all its clothes from recycled or more sustainably sourced materials, ensuring clothing is recyclable by design, halving carbon emissions across the value chain and pursuing a living wage for workers in the supply chain.

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