FAQs
What is the location of the Management Trainee position?
The Management Trainee position is located at the Drake Circus Shopping Centre, Upper Floor Unit 33, Plymouth, PL1 1EA.
What type of employment is being offered for this role?
This is a permanent, full-time position.
What is the core purpose of the Management Trainee role?
The core purpose of the Management Trainee role is to develop customer service skills and management abilities, with the opportunity to become a future leader in retail, specifically working towards a Deputy Manager position.
What responsibilities will I have in this role?
Responsibilities include coaching and developing your team, delivering exceptional customer experiences, recruiting and training new talent, driving KPIs, promoting the schuh brand, making commercial decisions in visual merchandising, and adhering to company policies.
What qualities and skills are desired in a candidate for this role?
Candidates should be enthusiastic, ambitious, optimistic, hardworking, a role model in-store, passionate about retail and customer service, target-driven, and detail-oriented with knowledge of current trends.
What are some of the perks associated with this job?
Perks include up to 40% product discount, up to 29 days holiday (increasing to 34 after three years), your birthday off, flexible working hours, a £30/€40 annual gift card, access to a perk platform, wage streaming, an employee assistance program, and a pension scheme.
How does schuh support inclusive employment?
schuh is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and communities, and has employee-led purpose groups focusing on racial equality, LGBTQ+ equality, disability equality, mental wellness, and sustainability.
What is the training program like for Management Trainees at schuh?
The training program is comprehensive, designed to develop skills in all aspects of retail and people management, equipping trainees with the necessary tools to advance to Deputy Manager roles.
How can I reach out for more information regarding this position?
For any additional questions or information, you can contact the recruitment team at recruitment@schuh.co.uk.
What kind of store experience does schuh offer?
schuh offers a shopping experience with a wide range of brands including Nike, Converse, and Vans, and caters to all tastes, including a selection of kids’ shoes. Additionally, there is a Sensory Shopping Experience on the first Saturday of each month for a more inclusive shopping environment.