General Manager - Leading UK Retailer.
Aberdeen

Outstanding General Management opportunity with one of the UKs leading retailers, managing a large square footage store, large management teams and big turnover. Excellent salary, with great bonus potential and benefits.

The Company:

Our client is one of the UKs largest retail groups with a turnover in the billions, trading across several hundred stores. They provide specialist product knowledge to their customers along with excellent service ensuring the whole customer journey is one to be remembered.

Job Role - General Manager - Leading UK Retailer:

• As General Store Manager you will be responsible for effective management of the people and store performance of a £12m - £15m turnover business, through a management team of 4 with overall responsibility for up to 50 staff
• Full P & L accountability for the store and will be required to maximise store performance and achieve all financial KPIs
• Provide inspirational leadership to the store teams, leading by example and setting the required standards
• Coach and develop the management team to ensure people realise their potential, are motivated and engaged to deliver outstanding results
• To strategically manage the business to ensure all sales opportunities are maximised and competitor strengths and weaknesses are analysed and taken advantage of
• To ensure management and staff training is ongoing and the store teams have up to date specialist product knowledge
• To build relationships and other alliances within the local area to drive sales and growth by thinking outside the box
• To ensure the ongoing excellent reputation of the business by customers and that the business continues to be a one that is their chosen shopping destination

Key Attributes - General Manager - Leading UK Retailer:

• A leader who can motivate, develop and engage the mangement team and colleagues
• A good sales pedigree with hands on experience of 1 to 1 customer sales and service
• A keen eye for detail with an ability to bring all aspects of store operations together into an effective cohesive unit
• Previous General Management experience gained within high turnover, large square footage, retail stores, in a very fast paced customer first environment
• Experience of managing and selling white goods or other high ticket items would be desirable but is not essential