Store Manager - GO Express (6 Month FTC)

At GO Outdoors our purpose is strong and clear; “to inspire and equip everyone for life outdoors”. That’s because we passionately believe in the positive benefits of the outdoors, whether that be the daily dog walk or hiking Ben Nevis, horse riding or cold water therapy, we provide the best equipment for all outdoor activities, always at the best price guaranteed! Our values aren’t just posters on the wall, we live them every day; ‘One Team ‘we are stronger together’, ‘Responsibility ‘we take ownership’, ‘Passion ‘we believe in what we do’ and ‘Integrity ‘we do the right thing’. Clear values which help us to fulfil our mission to be ‘the nations favourite outdoor retailer’. If you share our passion and want to make a difference join our team to be a part of something ‘unbeatable’!

Role Overview

The Store Manager oversees daily operations, drives sales performance, manages a team of motivated employees, and ensures exceptional customer service to achieve business goals.

Responsibilities

• Effectively running all store operations to ensure meeting or exceeding sales & KPI targets, set clear sales goals, track performances whilst evolving processes to ensure continuous store growth.  
• Create and maintaincolleague schedulesto ensure proper coverage and productivity.
• Creating a positive team culture through recruiting, training and continuously developing your team. Building a motivated and high performing team, increasing chances of store success.  
• Analysing sales data and financial reports to make quick and well-informed decisions, identifyingand responding to areas of opportunity Operationally & Commercially. 
• Develop and implement strategies to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Attract, engageand motivate customers into making purchases by using the latest visual merchandising techniques.Ensuring merchandise displays are attractive and align to brand guidelines.
• Ensure your teams are delivering the highest level of service in store in order toachieve a positive net promoter score (NPS)
• Address customer inquiries, feedback, and complaints in a timelyand professional manner.
• Driveexistingcustomer loyalty programs and promotions to enhance customer engagement.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and control store expenses to stay within budget.
• Ensure the store complies withhealth & safety regulations.
  
  

Role Objectivesand KPI’s

• Contribute to achieving or exceeding the stores monthly sales target.
• Drive all additionalKPIs including but not limited to Units, Conversion, ATV, UPT.
• Achieve upselling or cross-selling targets.
• Maintain a high Net Promotor Score.
• Ensure stock accuracy during store Audits.
• Ensure all new colleagues complete mandatory training required.
• Ensure employee satisfaction stores or engagement survey results meet or exceed company benchmarks.
• Ensure operational costs are kept within the allocatedbudget
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Previousmanagement experience in a fast-paced Retail/ Customer Facing environment
• Passionate about retail & hold a good understanding of the latest trends and our competitors
• Hold strong leadership skills & have previousexperience of coaching and developing a strong team
• Strong communicationskills
• Proven track recordof managing and exceeding sales targets and KPI’s
• Have experience in analysing reports & making commercial decisions
• Keen eye for detail & commerciality. Previousexperience within visual merchandising would be advantageous
• Promote JD Group values to internal and external stakeholders
  
  

Benefits

We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Group the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

• Quarterly discretionary bonus schemes
• Company discount of 30% off a large number ofproducts in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?,Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors)
• Exclusive deals and discounts and offers from retail and hospitality businesses through our online benefits platform (TELUS Health)
• Access to digital health and well-being services through our benefits platform (TELUS Health)
• Health cash plans
• Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development throughout your career journey with the Group
• Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications (England Only)
• Company Sick Pay scheme
• Health Care Cover
• Discounted Gym memberships at JD Gyms
• Life Assurance
• Access to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change.
• Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to JD Foundation
• Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change
• Incremental Holiday Allowance
  
  

Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of you applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager. Thank you again for your time

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