Store Manager

2 Days Old

Join to apply for the Store Manager role at WHSmith. Be among the first 25 applicants. Responsibilities
Driving a high performing team to achieve great sales results. Creating a culture of learning, support and recognition - spotting opportunities for development of personal skills, product knowledge and self‑awareness, in an environment where everyone feels valued and welcome. Playing a key role to make sure your colleagues are supported, setting clear and measurable targets, which are reviewed regularly. Working with our Support Centre to share your knowledge of the local environment to maximise local opportunities and community involvement. Having a robust people and succession plan in place and working with the Region to support people development for all colleagues. Keeping teams up to date on store business performance and appropriately challenging what can be done to improve. Creating a sense of pride within the store to ensure both colleagues and customer facilities are of a good standard, and that we are operating safely and legally.
Qualifications
Current Store Manager (or equivalent) in a fast‑paced food retailer or similar environment. Someone who can energise, influence and motivate the team to deliver exceptional service and performance. Strong organisation skills and someone who is proactive and able to prioritise well, in a fast‑paced retail environment. Experience of proactively leading from the front, getting stuck in and helping your team on the shop floor. Experience in managing the employee lifecycle from recruitment, onboarding and ongoing performance reviews. Proven people development experience, focused on fostering a supportive, productive, efficient and inclusive environment. Strong stakeholder management experience, someone who can influence and communicate with your team, peers, Support Centre colleagues and senior stakeholders.
Benefits We know you’ll work hard to make WHSmith a success and keep our customers happy, so as well as your salary, pension scheme, holidays (Management - 33 days including bank holidays) and employee discounts (up to 50%), we’ll reward you with a range of deals from retail partners that will help you save money and make memories, whether a delicious meal, an adventurous day out, or tickets to see the latest blockbuster. Whatever the future brings, our Employee Assistance Programme will support you with help and guidance for your wellbeing whether physical, mental or financial. WHSmith is proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us. Seniority Level Associate Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Management Industries Retail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at WHSmith by 2x. Get notified about new Store Manager jobs in Sutton, England, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Apply
Location:
Sutton
Job Type:
FullTime

We found some similar jobs based on your search