Retail Manager

£35 - 40,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Norwich

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager the position is responsible for the following:

* Leading, managing and developing a team of direct reports

* Devising and implementing all instore Visual Merchandising and display, responsible for creating a great shopping experience.

* All day to day operations for the store, ensuring good stock availability, great service and high standards.

* Duty management for the whole site in the GM's absence

The Candidate

The role will appeal to a retail manager with a strong visual and commercial focus. It's a great position if you are creative, with a flair for Visual Merchandising and an understanding of display principals to enable you to create your own commercial displays. Ideally applicants will also have:

* Management experience within Department or high-end Chain Stores, Garden Centres, or large multi-product retailers where visual standards are paramount.

* A good working knowledge of customer service, general retail operations and the ability to drive commercial performance through people.

Applicants will want to develop their career with a business willing to let managers develop their creative side, one with a high degree of security and a good reputation, good training and ongoing development. Ultimately this role will appeal to individuals who want to broaden their experience and work within a highly visual but still commercial position.

The Company

A business with a long and rich heritage, this retailer of all things garden and home related has invested heavily in store refurbishment, acquisition and expansion and is one of the best-known retailers in its sector. As part of the ongoing growth and development of the business they are now looking to recruit a Retail Assistant Manager for this well established and high-profile site