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Store Manager Designate

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You must be ready for a bonus scheme, pursue a Retail Manager Level 4, enjoy a set rota, increasing holiday, in-store discounts, recognition initiatives, family benefits, and well-being support.
  • You will lead and develop your team to deliver excellent customer service, ensure compliance with policies, manage sales and shrink, and foster a safe, efficient store environment.

Requirements

  • - A member of our annual Retail Management Bonus Scheme acknowledging your contributions to our success.
  • - Professional development, including the opportunity to pursue up to a Retail Manager Level 4 qualification through our apprenticeship programme.
  • - Comprehensive induction plan along with the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes, setting you up for success.
  • - Rota’s are scheduled four-weeks in advance, creating a culture that cares for your life outside of work.
  • - Holiday allowance increasing by one day per year (up to 33 days) with the option to purchase additional days after two years’ service, plus an extra day off for your Birthday.
  • - In-store discount of 10% along with exclusive discounts through our colleague benefits online portal.
  • - All year-round initiatives to recognise and reward our colleagues.
  • - Enhanced Family friendly benefits and life assurance.
  • - Access to Employee Assistance to support your well-being.

Responsibilities

  • Providing the highest levels of customer service goes without saying: coach and guide your store teams to ensure everyone provides an excellent customer experience during every interaction.
  • Your leadership will be the cornerstone of the store's success, Having the Right People in the right place at the right time.
  • Create a safe environment for your team and ensure all policies and procedures are followed. Working shoulder to shoulder to lead the team around you, knowing that is what gets you up in the morning.
  • You're not just managing a team; you're developing people, whether it's through upward growth, internal opportunities, or developing their current role.
  • Guiding a team that's as passionate about our goals as you are. Make sure your team understands how they contribute to the commercial objectives of the store and the business.
  • Having a strategic approach to sales, shrink, and service, ensuring the store operates smoothly and efficiently.

FAQs

What responsibilities does a Store Manager Designate have?

A Store Manager Designate is responsible for leading and inspiring the team, ensuring high levels of customer service, creating a safe environment for colleagues, and guiding the team to achieve commercial objectives, including managing sales and shrink.

Is there a bonus scheme for Store Managers?

Yes, Store Managers are part of an annual Retail Management Bonus Scheme that acknowledges their contributions to the company's success.

What professional development opportunities are available?

The role offers professional development, including the chance to pursue a Retail Manager Level 4 qualification through an apprenticeship programme, as well as in-house development programmes.

How are work schedules managed?

Rotas are scheduled four weeks in advance, promoting a culture that cares for your life outside of work.

What benefits are provided in terms of holiday allowance?

Employees receive a holiday allowance that increases by one day per year (up to a total of 33 days), with the option to purchase additional days after two years of service, along with an extra day off for your birthday.

Are discounts available for employees?

Yes, employees receive a 10% in-store discount and have access to exclusive discounts through an online colleague benefits portal.

What support is available for employee well-being?

Employees have access to an Employee Assistance program that supports their well-being, along with enhanced family-friendly benefits and life assurance.

What core values does the company emphasize?

The company emphasizes three core values: Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the pounds (and euros).

How long has Poundland been in operation?

Poundland has been in operation since 1990 and has grown into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores.

What is the work environment like at Poundland?

The work environment is described as fun, friendly, and full of surprises, where employees are encouraged to thrive and be the best versions of themselves.

Creating Amazing Value Everyday

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1990
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Poundland Story. Everything for £1 was the idea of our founders in 1990 and we’ve grown to become one of the largest discount & value retailers in the UK, with thousands of great products at £1 across over 500 stores… and sometimes we offer special promotions and products at other prices. We work hard to bring you amazing value products every day with over two-thirds being sourced from the UK.