Store Manager (37,5 hours)

White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women's and men's clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive.Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We're sociable, talented and likeminded and we're not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels.PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOBThe Shop Manager position is overall responsible for the performance of their shop. This role acts as a Shop Keeper taking ownership and the initiative to drive performance through managing KPI's, including customer experience, developing the team and ensuring White Stuff's presence in the local community.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGSales and Service ManagementActively reviews customer feedback and observes the team to ensure that they are making our customers feel welcome and at home at our shops. Is then able to identify and implement changes where needed.Drives the team to ensures commercial opportunity's that their shop offers are maximised to increase sales and drive KPI performanceUnderstands the importance of capturing customer data, and ensures the team are compiling customer information and identifies marketing opportunities to drive sales and brand awarenessVisual PresentationUnderstands and ensures brand VM standards and layouts are implemented in an appropriate way for the shop and local market.Creates a commercial environment in the shop where the management team consistently evaluates the floor layout and Sales trends, and takes appropriate action to ensure the shop floor is responding to commercial opportunity'sSets the expectation that Product and Shop standards are excellent, follows this through by regularly reviewing and providing feedback to the teamPeople Management and developmentEffectively plans staffing and payroll budgets to ensure staff planning is effective so that the right people are in the right places at the right times.Ensure the whole management team motivates and inspires the team to achieve KPI performance through ensuring we are providing an amazing customer experience to all of our customers.Using the tools provided to help develop the teams' knowledge so they can suggest the right products and outfits for our customersCreates business objectives for the shop, that the whole shop team can understand how they can have a positive impact on themSets a positive atmosphere, through ensuring the management team create a positive team atmosphere in the shop which is focused on delivering results and working as a teamShop OperationsReviews the delivery and replenishment operation to ensure that it is effective and commercial.Leads stock take and takes responsibility to ensure an accurate reconciliation.Ensures that customer queries and complaints are dealt with in a positive manner to ensure that wherever possible our customers leave happyActively seeks and creates opportunities in the local area that could benefit the shop, eg local eventsEnsures that they look at all recruitment opportunities to be able to attract, recruit and retain high calibre team membersWHAT WE'LL OFFER YOUAs a Shop Manager at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include:Quarterly bonus opportunityUp to 33 days holiday per annum (pro rata'd)2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community50% discount and a uniform allowanceBUPA Medical and Dental InsuranceHealthcare cash plan and Life AssuranceInterest free season ticket loanPension contributionWe are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age.INDM
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