Retail Opportunity: Retail Store Manager

Retail Store Manager Current Vacancies

2007-01-25:

Store managers are responsible for the running and commercial performance of retail outlets, ranging from large supermarkets to small individually owned shops.
Some managers are responsible for the overall running of a store; others will run departments or have responsibility for an area such as the checkout area in a supermarket.
The main areas of work involve ensuring sales targets are reached and profits increased, customer service issues such as dealing with individual queries and complaints, health and safety and security issues, and staff management including interviewing and recruiting, supervising departmental managers and organising training.
Store managers also oversee stock control, ensuring the quality of stock is of the right standard and that supplies are re-ordered in time. Larger stores use computerised systems.
Store managers work 38 to 40 hours a week, including evenings and weekends.
Some store managers develop their career in other areas such as finance, human resources or buying.
Salaries are often linked to achieving targets and may be supplemented by bonuses. Starting salaries for trainee store managers are around 14,000 to 18,000 a year.
Some senior store managers earn in excess of 40,000 a year. (Permalink)

Liberty of London What's In Store

2008-03-14: If you enjoy delivering excellent customer service, are looking for a stimulating, luxurious environment and want to join a committed retail team, then Liberty is the place for you. Buying Manager - Women's Accessories & Jewellery Department: Womens Accessories & Jewellery Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time. Assistant Buyer - Womenswear & Lingerie Department: Womenswear & Lingerie Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time. Customer Relations Manager Department: Marketing Employment Type: Temporary and Permanent applications accepted. London: As a Customer Information Advisor, you will be an an integral part of the retail operations team at Liberty. Working within an enthusiastic and motivated team, you will have the ability to inspire customers, listen to their needs and meet their expectations. You will strive to create a loyal customer base through your strong selling skills. If you are passionate about customer service, able to work weekends and have experience of working within a high-end luxury boutique; we very much hope to hear from you. You will strive to create a loyal customer base through your strong selling skills. As a Sales Associate, through excellent product knowledge you will deliver the most exceptional customer service and maximise sales at every opportunity. As a Sales Associate, through excellent product knowledge you will deliver the most exceptional customer service and maximise sales at every opportunity. What learning & development opportunities do you offer? What does Liberty look for in a candidate? From time to time there may be the opportunity for unpaid work experience. Please send your CV and covering letter, detailing your preferred department to workplacements@liberty.co.uk - What does Liberty look for in a candidate? If you enjoy delivering excellent customer service, are looking for a stimulating, luxurious environment and want to join a committed retail team, then Liberty is the place for you. At least 3 years experience as a Training Officer or Manager is essential within a fast paced Retail, Hospitality or customer service environment. We offer bespoke in house training programmes and on the job training. Arthur Lasenby Liberty was born in Chesham, Buckinghamshire in 1843. Art Nouveau became fashionable and Liberty adapted the furnishing designs from its archive. How to Apply: Search for the department of interest, which will detail any vacancies that we currently have available. If there are no advertised vacancies in the department you are interested in and you would like your details to be kept on file, please send your CV and cover letter detailing what position you are interested in and your salary expectations to the following address: Humanresources@liberty.co.uk Alternatively post your CV and covering letter to: Human Resources, Liberty Retail Plc, Regent St, London, W1B 5AH. Directions Nearest tubes: Oxford Circus - Central, Bakerloo and Victoria lines, Piccadilly Circus - Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines. Interested persons should apply to liberty at http://www.liberty.co.uk/careers (Permalink)

Halfords Graduate Development Scheme

2007-11-30: Operations Manager - The Directors believe that Halfords differentiates itself from its competitors through its national store portfolio, its broad product range, competitive pricing (achieved through scale of purchasing power), customer service offerings performed in-store by staff (e.g. fitting and repair services) and its strong brands. The Directors believe that the key drivers of growth within the car maintenance and car enhancement market include: There is a wider range of competitors in product groups such as oils, cleaning products, workshop tools and body repair products due to the more universal nature of the products. Halfords? sales in the car enhancement market have seen a higher growth rate than sales in the car maintenance and leisure markets in the four financial years to 1 April 2005. The Directors believe that sales in these higher growth product categories are driven primarily by changes in consumer spending habits towards car enhancement products and services and general increases in disposable income in the UK. As at 30 September 2005, Halfords operated 402 stores (351 of which were superstores) across the UK, servicing major UK conurbations, cities and towns. The Directors consider that Halfords? portfolio of stores also offers suppliers an attractive selling platform for bringing new and innovative products to the UK market, and this strength enables Halfords to secure periods of exclusive distribution of certain new product lines. increasing operational efficiency. Developing its property portfolio by converting existing stores and opening new stores. The Directors believe that the Halfords customer offering may be attractive to certain overseas markets. For example, Halfords supplies a focused range of Halfords and independently branded car-related products to BP to be retailed through BP Connect forecourts; and Deputy Manager Bexhill 20 - 25K pa ASAP. Interested persons should apply to halfords at http://www.halfordscareers.com/ (Permalink)