Department Manager, Edinburgh at HM Group

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Sales Analysis, Customer Experience, Recruitment, Staff Training, Operational Excellence, Styling Advice, Performance Management, Talent Development, Multitasking, Conflict Resolution, Strategic Planning

Industry

Retail

Description

Job Description As the Floor Manager, you play a crucial role in building great customer experiences that not only elevate store sales but deliver an inspiring and inviting atmosphere. With a dedicated team by your side, you'll take the lead in delivering exceptional service and operational excellence. Through your team, you'll weave together a shopping journey that's genuine, personalised and always welcoming. Key Responsibilities: Offering customers a high level of service through styling advice, product knowledge and store experience Analysing selling information and working with the store manager to maximise the sales performance of your department Leading a team of sales assistants to achieve excellent standards of service Supporting recruitment and ensuring induction and training of new starters is carried out Assisting the Store Manager in identifying future talents and putting together development plans to support their progression Overseeing store operations Being a brand ambassador and providing the best experience for our customers Stepping into the role of Store Manager in their absence Qualifications For the role of Floor Manager, we seek individuals who embody the spirit of Teamwork, Entrepreneurship and Constant Improvement, fostering an environment of collaboration and shared achievements. Your optimistic outlook and flexibility in adapting to evolving circumstances and customer preferences are key attributes we value. You have the ability to take independent initiative, addressing business and customer demands with both efficiency and effectiveness. What You Need to Succeed: Knowledge You understand what makes a great customer experience Prior retail or customer-facing experience Fluent in English language Motivation You enjoy creating a positive work environment and leading a team You are results-focused & enjoy multitasking You enjoy developing yourself & others Behaviour You contribute to building a well-functioning team and embrace different points of view You stay up to date with the latest trends/customer needs/competitor activity and put forward ideas on how to maximise selling and the customer experience You support others to grow by giving constructive feedback You are self-aware, understand that actions have consequences and are respectful and non-judgemental in your interactions You take initiative and personal responsibility for achieving set tasks and providing our customers with a great experience You are able to prioritise efficiently and adapt to sudden changes You communicate clearly & concisely, actively listening to other perspectives You see opportunities to improve everyday processes Past Achievements Experience in driving sales through others Experience in recruiting; managing talent, performance and developing team members is an advantage Additional Information This is a full-time position with a contract of 39 hours a week in our &OTHERSTORIES store in St James Shopping Centre, Edinburgh. Apply by uploading your CV in English as soon as possible. Benefits: We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here. When you join COS, you will be supported and encouraged by your team from your very first day. In addition to this you will also receive lots of fantastic benefits including A generous holiday entitlement Pension Scheme Clothing allowance Inclusion & Diversity At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people who share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, what we perceive as possible and how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world, therefore all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process. Company Description Launched in 2013, & OTHER STORIES offers a curated range of shoes, bags, accessories, beauty and ready-to-wear – all equally important for the whole look.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of sales assistants to deliver exceptional customer service and operational excellence within the department. Analyze sales data and collaborate with the store manager to maximize performance and maintain brand standards.