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Store Manager Designate

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
    People, HR & Administration

AI generated summary

  • You should have proven success in a retail management role, strong team leadership skills, an energetic personality, and thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.
  • You will manage staff, ensure stock availability, handle customer queries, control costs, maintain store conditions, meet sales targets, and take personal responsibility for overall store operations.

Requirements

  • Previous success within a similar Store Manager role, preferably within a fast-paced retail environment
  • Experience in leading, managing and motivating a team and setting an enthusiastic example
  • An honest and energetic personality who is organised and responsive
  • Tenacity and enthusiasm with an enjoyment that comes from working within a busy and sometimes demanding environment

Responsibilities

  • Managing a team including recruiting, training, supervising and appraising staff and keeping HR records
  • Ensuring availability of stock, overseeing pricing and efficient stock control
  • Responding to customer queries and complaints whilst ensuring high levels of customer service
  • Controlling wage costs and protecting company assets
  • Maintaining an outstanding store condition ensuring cleanliness, health & safety legislation and visual merchandising standards
  • Maximisation of profitability, meeting of sales targets and motivating staff to do so
  • Taking personal responsibility for managing the store

FAQs

What is the salary for the Store Manager Designate position?

The salary for the Store Manager Designate position is £28,548 per annum.

What are the working hours for the Store Manager Designate role?

The working hours for the Store Manager Designate role are 45 hours per week.

What benefits are included with this position?

The benefits include 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), pension, 24/7 access to the employee assistance programme, employee discounts across Heron Foods and B&M, and money off a range of products and services via BenefitHub.

What qualifications are preferred for the Store Manager Designate role?

Previous success in a similar Store Manager role, preferably within a fast-paced retail environment, is preferred, along with experience in leading, managing, and motivating a team.

Is prior management experience required for this position?

Yes, candidates should have prior success within a similar Store Manager role and experience in managing and motivating a team.

What is the focus of the Store Manager Designate role?

The focus of the Store Manager Designate role includes managing a team, ensuring stock availability, responding to customer queries, controlling wage costs, maintaining store standards, and maximizing profitability.

How does the company support employee wellbeing?

The company offers free, confidential wellbeing support via an employee assistance programme and 24/7 online access to a GP for employees and their families.

Are there opportunities for career development?

Yes, Heron Foods provides ongoing learning and career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, eLearning, and apprenticeships.

How can I apply for the Store Manager Designate position?

You can apply for the Store Manager Designate position by visiting http://careers.heronfoods.com/ for more information.

Is there a discount for employees?

Yes, employees receive a 10% discount across both Heron Foods and B&M stores, along with double discount weekends throughout the year.

We are committed to providing top quality food products at the lowest possible prices every day in every store.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1979
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Heron Foods is a discount retailer in the UK, offering a wide range of quality food and household products at low prices. They operate over 250 stores, primarily in the North of England and the Midlands, providing customers with great value and exceptional service. Their aim is to help families save money on their everyday shopping needs while maintaining high standards of freshness and quality. Heron Foods is committed to affordability, convenience, and supporting local communities by making essential goods accessible to everyone.

Culture & Values

  • Honest

    We are honest in all our dealings. We don’t over complicate. We are transparent and always do the right thing.

  • Energetic

    We complete all tasks with energy and drive. We relish a challenge and give 100%.

  • Responsive

    We are responsive to change. We adapt and take action as required. We make recommendations and assist our colleagues.

  • Organised

    We always plan ahead, taking into account business needs. We communicate with the wider business to prevent confusion. We aim to be organised in all we do.

  • Knowledgeable

    We are knowledgeable and relish learning new skills. We question things we don’t understand and we endeavour to be subject experts in our field.