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Retail Store Manager

Monkhouse Schoolwear

Retail Store Manager

Salary Not Specified

Monkhouse Schoolwear, Haywards Heath, West Sussex

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 7 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b29c657c6fe140489c2b7492b1a5f6c6

Full Job Description

  • Overseeing the management of 2 stores,

  • You will be a key holder,

  • Driving sales and customer service,

  • Training and development of staff,

  • Supporting seasonal recruitment,

  • Inventory management,

  • Retail operations,

  • Assisting with merchandising and window displays,

  • Maintaining store standards and cleanliness.


    • You will also play a crucial role in our sustainability efforts:
  • Set specific targets to drive our sustainability strategy,

  • 6 monthly reviews on sustainability processes, to update and develop processes as required.

  • Reduce electricity usage by turning off unused lights and electronic equipment.

  • Consider your mileage carbon footprint,

  • Encourage your team to bring reusable water bottles to work.

  • Ensure the responsible use of water to minimise wastage.

  • Ensure colleagues are implementing our recycling processes in the store.

    Excellent business acumen,

  • At least 1 year of retail management experience,

  • Proven stakeholder management,

  • Leadership ability,

  • Proven customer focus,

  • Good written communication,

  • Strong verbal communication,

  • Able to handle a busy environment,

  • Flexible mindset,

  • Eagerness to learn,

  • Team player,

  • A good listner,

  • Critical thinking,

  • Positive thinking and attitude.

  • Good organisation and planning

    Monkhouse is one of the country's largest multi-channel retailers of school uniform and we are a part of Banner Limited, a market-leading, national Group with a combined turnover of over £50m and ambitious plans for continued growth.


    • We hire talented and dedicated individuals to lead our retail teams. We believe in growth and opportunity, providing extensive on-the-job training and experiences that will boost your career.

    This is a new role we are introducing to the business, Multi-Site Store Manager, and an excellent opportunity for you to shape the role and make it your own. You time will be spent across our Haywards Heath and Horsham stores equally., What about holidays? Your holiday entitlement is 28 days per year (including bank holidays, and pro-rated to hours worked).

    Other things to look forward to include:
  • Company induction and training.

  • Cycle to work scheme,

  • Wellness programme,

  • You get your birthday off!

  • and much more.


    • In addition, as the UK's leading supplier of schoolwear, the company has placed enormous focus on 'doing the right thing' by implementing the most ambitious holistic sustainability strategy in the industry.

    We have 75% of our brand items which is now eco-friendly and will grow over the coming years. Furthermore, our brand factories are Sedex level 4 approved and we are renowned for our ethically sourced, value-for-money product choice and quality.

    This is a permanent, 38-hour-a-week contract., working across the week including Saturdays (Saturday and Sunday during our peak season) based on a team rota.