Store Manager Designate

About The Role Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days As Store Manager Designate, you'll play a vital role in supporting our stores across North Yorkshire, helping to deliver business plans, drive KPIs, and ensure operational excellence. You'll lead by example, create a positive and solution-focused environment, and make sure every interaction reflects our values: customer first, innovative, knowledgeable, honest, committed, and courageous. Key Responsibilities Include Working with Store Managers to deliver business plans focused on growth and commercial success Assisting in driving KPI results across stores and engaging teams in achieving performance goals Supporting stock control, seasonal promotions, and merchandising to maximise sales opportunities Coaching and developing colleagues to build strong succession plans for the future Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training to maintain compliance and nurture talent Helping organise daily operations and manage store security Ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and company procedures About You At least 2 years' proven management experience within a comparable retail role Proven track record of delivering sales targets and managing budgets Strong understanding of retail operations, including sales, stock control, and customer service Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making under pressure Strong commercial awareness, including analysing sales trends and identifying growth opportunities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead, motivate, and engage colleagues Flexible and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous improvement and team development A natural leader with a customer-first mindset and a passion for delivering outstanding service Current driving licence and willingness to travel across the region What We Offer Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5% ️ Up to 25% colleague discount in store Free parking on site 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues) Excellent training and development opportunities Plenty of career progression opportunities ‍‍‍ Life Assurance ️ Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust Comprehensive colleague benefits Enhanced Family Leave Policies