General Store Manager

Quest Search and Selection is working with this multi-channel, multi-product company that is a mixed-goods, destination retailer that has been established for over 150 years. This retailer has everything under one roof including, food, home, fashion, garden & DIY and is looking for an individual who has managed large footprint and customer centric where there are a number of departments under the one roof. Key Responsibilities as a General Store Manager role is: Through your inspirational leadership that you lead and engage your management team to take responsible for the commercial, sales and standards of the branch Fully accountable for all stock and stock rotation This being a flagship store it's important that you are well versed to Director and Stakeholder store visits You will be fully accountable of a team of over 100 people Turnover experience between 3.5 million - 10 million That you are managing via a department and Floor Manager teams. That you take full accountability of the P&L and EBITDA of the store. To be responsible for coordinating local recruitment efforts for all General Assistant to Department/Deputy Manager level roles ensuring a proactive approach in advertising in-store, on social media channels and via HR. To carry out audits and risk assessments to all relevant aspects of the business and to ensure that tasks have been delegated to staff effectively. To ensure the best premium customer service is met by setting Customer Loyalty targets daily and ensure that they are being reviewed weekly. To be responsible for managing the store's overheads within the framework of the budget including staffing, maintenance, training, and any other related cost control. Competitor store visits for other retailers Experience needed for this General Store Manager include: Have worked previously or currently as a General Store Manager, Centre Manager or Area Manager Must have worked in a premier, flagship or high-profile store If you have current or previous Garden centre experience this will be ideal but not essential Backgrounds the retailer will consider either Department Store, Fashion, Food, Homewares, DIY or Garden Centre environments This store is based in the Wrexham/Shrewsbury area so you must be able to drive. Strong leadership skills where you can lead and engage a number of Department Managers, Supervisors and a Deputy to allow smooth running of the operation. You must have a track record of success within key stores in the business Someone who can work independently and successfully in an autonomous retail environment This is a business that has growth plans and investment that is looking to grow extensively over the next 2-3 years. This is a great opportunity for someone who has a real passion for retail and driving a premium shopping experience for their customers in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be offered a highly competitive base salary, bonus potential, LTIP holidays, contributory pension and private healthcare. If this opportunity sounds like youplease send your cv quoting the reference JO-2003-107894 We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.