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Team Manager

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    People, HR & Administration
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You must have proven leadership skills, digital confidence, strong conflict resolution abilities, multitasking prowess, and a flexible, resourceful approach to managing change with a growth mindset.
  • You will drive sales culture, enhance team performance, leverage data for decisions, promote continuous improvement, and energize your team to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements

  • A proven leadership track record and the ability to lead effectively through ambiguity.
  • Being digitally confident. Having an understanding of systems and have the ability to exploit them.
  • Comfortable having difficult conversations and able to get effective resolutions with both colleagues and line managers.
  • Ability to juggle a number of priorities whilst still maintaining an excellent standard and working with pace.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness to change and the ability to lead teams through change with a growth mentality.

Responsibilities

  • Driving a selling culture within your team
  • Consistently raising performance and capability of the team to support developing internal talent
  • Utilising and exploit data to support with operational decisions
  • Implementing a continuous improvement mentality within the team and work in partnership with the wider team
  • Energising your team to deliver first class customer service within a fast-paced environment

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Team Manager?

The main responsibilities include driving a selling culture within the team, raising performance and capability, utilizing data for operational decisions, implementing continuous improvement, and energizing the team to deliver excellent customer service.

Is flexibility in working hours available for this role?

Yes, there are flexible and hybrid work options available, including part-time or job share opportunities.

What benefits do Team Managers receive?

Team Managers receive a 20% colleague discount, competitive holiday entitlement, discretionary bonus schemes, a generous pension scheme, training programs, wellbeing support, and a charity volunteer day.

What skills and experience are required for the Team Manager position?

Candidates should have proven leadership experience, digital confidence, the ability to handle difficult conversations, multitasking skills, and adaptability to change.

How does M&S support career progression for Team Managers?

M&S supports career progression by providing a strong grounding across various departments, tailored induction programs, and a wide range of training programs to develop skills.

Is there support for employees' wellbeing?

Yes, M&S provides access to wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist for employees and their families.

Does M&S promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, M&S is committed to building diverse and representative teams and strives to be an inclusive organization where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

What is the company culture like at M&S?

The company culture at M&S is described as inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever-evolving, focused on doing the right thing and providing exceptional quality and service.

Are there any specific initiatives for parents and families?

Yes, M&S offers industry-leading parental, adoption, and neonatal policies to provide support and flexibility for families.

Forward thinking, future-focused and digital-first retail

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1884
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We hold ourselves to a very high standard here at M&S. That much has never changed. Our attention to detail, forward thinking and passion for improvement has led to the creation of some of the nation’s most loved products. But a rapidly changing world demands that we change along with it. M&S has been at the forefront of social change for the past 134 years, and we’re determined to keep it that way. Setting bolder goals and giving our people the space and resources to achieve them. Today, we are a unique retailer delivering top quality food, clothing, home products and financial services. We employ over 80,000 colleagues who serve over 32 million customers. But what about tomorrow? We’ve put customer-focused digital innovation at the heart of our business, partnering with world-class technology firms to help shape the retail experience of the future. From digital transformation to empowering people to make a positive impact on wellbeing, communities and the planet, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us. Because if you become part of our journey today, you’ll be shaping the very future of our business.

Benefits

  • Colleague Discount

    Receive 20% discounts in-store for you and members of your household

  • Bonus

    We have discretionary bonus schemes depending on your role and our business performance

  • Pay

    Our salaries are competitive and reviewed every year

  • Life Assurance

    Life cover of twice your salary up to age 70 which is double when you join your M&S pension savings plan