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Shift Leader

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You need 1+ year retail experience, confidence in customer engagement, motivation for results, initiative in task completion, and flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • You will motivate your team, ensure customer satisfaction, achieve sales targets, maintain store standards, share product knowledge, and foster a positive work environment.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of retail experience
  • Confident and comfortable engaging customers to deliver an elevated experience
  • Motivated to achieve great results because of one's enthusiasm from interacting with customers and athletic products
  • Initiates completion of tasks or activities without necessary supervision
  • Flexible availability – including nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

  • Inspire, and motivate your team to drive sales that deliver exceptional customer service
  • Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction by being knowledgeable on all products offered, and teaming up with co-workers to provide excellent sales service
  • Delivering sales, customer experience, merchandising, visual, and operational expectations
  • Maintaining personal and productivity goals
  • Uphold the quality and productivity of every aspect of your store
  • Act as a partner between customers, sales associates, Assistant Manager and the Store Manager
  • Ability to learn and share expertise of products and trends to fit customer’s needs
  • Maintains an awareness of all product knowledge, and current or upcoming product / trends
  • Contributes to a positive and inclusive work environment

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Shift Leader?

The primary role of a Shift Leader is to inspire and motivate the team to drive sales while delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, and maintaining personal and productivity goals.

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Shift Leader position?

You need at least 1 year of retail experience, be confident in engaging customers, be motivated to achieve results, and have flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

How do I drive sales as a Shift Leader?

As a Shift Leader, you drive sales by inspiring and motivating your team, providing excellent customer service, and being knowledgeable about all products offered.

What are the working hours for a Shift Leader?

The working hours for a Shift Leader include flexible availability, which may encompass nights, weekends, and holidays.

Is there an opportunity for career development in this role?

Yes, there are development opportunities available for Shift Leaders, including programs like the Striper Ambassador Programme and potential internships at the head office.

What benefits do Shift Leaders receive?

Shift Leaders receive various benefits, including a competitive hourly wage (£10.00 - £13.65), 28 days holiday (plus an extra day per year for the first 5 years), employee discounts of between 30-50%, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.

How is my performance evaluated as a Shift Leader?

Your performance is measured by your ability to achieve personal and productivity goals, as well as your effectiveness in driving sales and maintaining high customer service standards.

Will I have leadership responsibilities?

Yes, as a Shift Leader, you will assume leadership and managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Manager.

What kind of work environment can I expect?

You can expect a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration among associates.

How do I engage customers effectively?

Engaging customers effectively involves initiating friendly conversations, adapting to different customer types, and resolving issues with a positive attitude while sharing your product expertise.

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