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Team Leader

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  • Job
    Part-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
  • Reading

Requirements

  • We believe that you bring Talent, Passion and Spark and in return we will give you the skills and training in perfume to succeed!
  • It really helps if you;
  • Have a talent for building relationships, coaching and mentoring
  • Have a passion for teamwork, and being successful together
  • Have the spark to love upskilling and learning about perfume
  • Can be flexible with your work patterns
  • Have previous experience leading a team, or an experienced sales advisor ready for your next step

Responsibilities

  • You are passionate about coaching and mentoring staff, ensuring they are set up for success
  • You will motivate the team to achieve and exceed store and team targets – and there are fantastic incentives and prizes on offer to recognise success!
  • You will support the Store Manager with rosters, payroll budgets, prevention of stock loss, and store procedures
  • In the absence of the Store Manager, you will step in, keeping everything running smoothly!
  • Being a key holder, you will ensure the store is opened and closed at the correct times
  • You will lead by example, providing exceptional customer service and ensuring your team does the same

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Team Leader in this role?

The primary responsibilities of a Team Leader include coaching and mentoring staff, motivating the team to achieve store and team targets, supporting the Store Manager with payroll and store procedures, ensuring the store operates smoothly in the absence of the Store Manager, managing keyholder duties, and providing exceptional customer service.

What qualities and skills should a candidate have to succeed as a Team Leader?

A successful candidate should have the talent for building relationships, a passion for teamwork, the eagerness to learn about perfume, flexibility with work patterns, and either previous experience leading a team or experience as a sales advisor ready for advancement.

What kind of training and support will I receive if I become a Team Leader?

As a Team Leader, you will receive comprehensive training in perfume as well as ongoing learning opportunities to ensure you are continuously developing your skills.

What incentives and rewards are offered for achieving team targets?

There are fantastic incentives and prizes available to recognize success, including commission at Christmas based on store sales and the number of hours worked, as well as opportunities to win additional prizes based on personal, team, and store performance.

How are working hours structured for this position?

You will have regular working hours with your rota provided at least 4 weeks in advance, allowing you to plan your life outside of work effectively.

What benefits can I expect as a Team Leader?

Benefits include 30 days of holiday (pro rata), a 20% employee discount on perfumes, additional discounts with AS Watson partners, access to financial wellbeing support through Wagestream, and pension, health, and wellbeing benefits.

Will I have any support for my financial wellbeing?

Yes, you will have access to Wagestream, which allows you to manage your pay flexibly and supports your financial wellbeing needs.

Is it necessary to have prior leadership experience to apply for this role?

While previous leadership experience is beneficial, it is not a strict requirement. Experienced sales advisors looking for their next step are also encouraged to apply.

What is expected of me in terms of customer service?

You are expected to lead by example in providing exceptional customer service and to ensure that your team follows suit in delivering a high-quality customer experience.

We're The Perfume People With Plenty Of Talent, Passion And Spark

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1991
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Perfume Shop has been a leader in perfume retail sales since 1992. Starting with three stores in Birmingham Bullring, Belfast, and Milton Keynes, we have expanded to over 200 locations across the UK and Ireland, offering a wide range of designer brands, classic and celebrity perfumes, aftershaves, and body products at competitive prices with outstanding service! There are c.200 people based in our Head Office in High Wycombe, with c.70 working in our Distribution Centre based in Dunstable. Driven by our mission to share our genuine passion for perfume and people, we strive to offer the most knowledgeable perfume expertise on the high street. With our highly trained teams, we make sure that every customer receives incredible service, all to make The Perfume Shop the nations favourite Offline plus Online perfume retailer. At The Perfume Shop, we are committed to our employees, our Perfume People. We prioritise fair pay and a supportive work environment, and proud to be recognised by the real Living Wage Foundation in the UK and have been awarded ‘Top Employer’ status in the UK by the Top Employers Institute. We invest in our team through apprenticeships and learning programs, cultivating expertise in perfume knowledge and customer service excellence. We celebrate the Talent, Passion and Spark of our people at every opportunity. We are actively engaged in social responsibility initiatives, supporting charitable causes such as Alzheimer’s Research UK, Look Good Feel Better, Operation Smile, and the Marie Keating Foundation. We prioritize environmental sustainability, with initiatives like our bottle recycling service, multibrand refill station, and eco-friendly packaging for online deliveries.