Temporary Department Manager
at Penneys
Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 03 Sep, 2024 | Not Specified | 04 Jun, 2024 | N/A | Availability,Role Model,Commercial Planning,Difficult Situations,Customer Service,Constructive Feedback,Customer Experience | No | No |
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Description:
Sales & Customer Experience
- Use all available data to gain full knowledge of your department’s performance to drive sales and meet targets
- Manage stock file accuracy in your allocated department by using all available information
- Drive improved availability in-store with a consistent focus on size and option control to meet customers’ expectations
- Regularly review and manage the commercial planning, planogram and period layouts across your department on a daily/weekly and periodic basis
- Support and consult with the Store Manager/Assistant Manager on the resource planning and scheduling process for your department so that the right people are in the right place at the right time within agreed budgets
- Carry out daily task allocation and daily rosters so that all Retail Assistants in your department are fully effective and engaged
- Support colleagues to create commercial and inspiring displays in your department which enhance the customer experience attracting footfall and sales
- Manage customer complaints and queries in the first instance with a view to resolving them in line with our customer promise, escalating where necessary to senior managemen
Skills & Experience
- A role model who can lead, motivate and inspire the team, who builds confidence and enthusiasm, enabling the team to deliver excellent store standards and customer service
- Resilient with a proven ability to lead a team and confident in giving constructive feedback to others
- Commercially aware with an understanding of local market, key competitors and how the use of relevant systems and tools can improve option control and drive sales
- Good planning and organisational skills, prioritising and working within agreed timescales
- Ability to effectively manage difficult situations and have good problem-solving skills
- Demonstrable experience within Primark having reached Team Manager level or experience in a similar role within a high volume, fast paced environment (12-18 months Management/ Leadership Experience
Responsibilities:
THIS ROLE WILL:
- Coach and manage your team to deliver an exceptional store environment and customer experience while driving commercial performance to maximise sales
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sales & Customer Experience
- Use all available data to gain full knowledge of your department’s performance to drive sales and meet targets
- Manage stock file accuracy in your allocated department by using all available information
- Drive improved availability in-store with a consistent focus on size and option control to meet customers’ expectations
- Regularly review and manage the commercial planning, planogram and period layouts across your department on a daily/weekly and periodic basis
- Support and consult with the Store Manager/Assistant Manager on the resource planning and scheduling process for your department so that the right people are in the right place at the right time within agreed budgets
- Carry out daily task allocation and daily rosters so that all Retail Assistants in your department are fully effective and engaged
- Support colleagues to create commercial and inspiring displays in your department which enhance the customer experience attracting footfall and sales
- Manage customer complaints and queries in the first instance with a view to resolving them in line with our customer promise, escalating where necessary to senior management
People
- Work with the store management team to create a great place to work by coaching your team with an emphasis on communication and engagement (Primark Way of Communicating)
- Motivate and engage your team with a focus on colleague experience, wellbeing and recognition
- Provide coaching to team members by daily observation, in the moment feedback, support and recognition to deliver excellent customer service and colleague experience
- Assist with recruitment and on-boarding to create a high performing and engaged team that consistently delivers against standards and policies
- Support with Employee Relations queries with a view to resolving issues at the lowest possible level
- Carry out performance management activities with your team, including absence management
- Communicate and promote Primark’s ethical, environmental and charitable initiative ‘Primark Cares’
- Support a culture of continuous learning and development with your team
- Leverage the performance and potential of your team by identifying and improving talent with regular feedback
- Manage Workday effectively by responding to requests within timescales and activating system delegation to other managers in your absence
Operations / Cost Control
- Review your team’s orders before they are placed for the department, optimise stock levels to maximise sales and minimise stock loss, through effective use of the Stock Replenishment System (PSR)
- Manage all pricing in line with the Primark Pricing Principles guide, e.g. monitor pricing for accuracy, check markdowns are applied and monitored, and appropriate POS displayed
- Responsible for the effective layout of your departmental stockroom and maintaining stockroom standards
- Assist the Store Manager with the protection of people, property and premises by securing cash, stock and property. Keyholder responsibility including availability for emergency call outs
- Collaborate with the store management team to support the Store Manager with the daily running of the store (and deputise when required)
- Demonstrate robust knowledge of ‘The Way We Work’ manual and its application in store
- Responsible for managing controllable costs (e.g. soiled & damaged) and continuously seek opportunities for cost savings
- Support the daily running of the store by adhering to all Primark’s policies and procedures
- Undertake Operations & EHS Store responsibilities on a rotational basis where you will support the Store Manager in maintaining a safe & efficient place of work. Responsible for completion of Operations and EHS activities throughout the store in line with the EHS, Operational policies and procedures to deliver a safe environment
Skills & Experience
- A role model who can lead, motivate and inspire the team, who builds confidence and enthusiasm, enabling the team to deliver excellent store standards and customer service
- Resilient with a proven ability to lead a team and confident in giving constructive feedback to others
- Commercially aware with an understanding of local market, key competitors and how the use of relevant systems and tools can improve option control and drive sales
- Good planning and organisational skills, prioritising and working within agreed timescales
- Ability to effectively manage difficult situations and have good problem-solving skills
- Demonstrable experience within Primark having reached Team Manager level or experience in a similar role within a high volume, fast paced environment (12-18 months Management/ Leadership Experience)
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Retail Industry
Fashion / Garments / Merchandising
Retail Management
Graduate
Proficient
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Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland