Area Manager – High Street Retailer

An employer of choice within their sector; this is a business that has experienced fantastic levels of growth and successful development. They have a strong reputation for customer service and offer excellent career development.

The Company:

Our client is an established retailer with a multi-billion pound turnover. The company offers fantastic career development opportunities within a growing sector. The organisation prides themselves on consistently delivering high quality customer service.

Job Role – Area Manager – High Street Retailer:

The role consists of delivering excellent customer service through direct customer contact on the shop floor.

As Area Manager you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the management team to ensure that sales targets are met
• To assist the management team in overseeing the daily operation of the store
• Maintain reports and administration
• Key holder
• Cash handling, banking procedures and security
• To demonstrate products to customers, explaining benefits, features, price, quality, value and other information
• Stock replenishment and merchandising
• To notify the management of competitor activities
• To assist the management in co-ordinating, and setting-up special events and promotions
• To recommend/initiate action to enhance productivity, efficiency, effectiveness and profitability
• General housekeeping
• Delivering excellent customer service in line with company requirements
• Health and safety
• Dealing with any customer enquiries

Key Attributes – Area Manager – High Street Retailer:

As Area Mnager you must have:

• Previous experience in a direct customer facing environment
• Previous retail experience desired
• Previous experience of managing and motivating a team
• Ability to achieve sales targets
• Previous key holding and duty management experience
• Supervisory experience within a consultative environment

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