Store Operations Manager - Livingston - F/T39 Hours

Store Operations Manager

As a Store Operations Manager within our Johnstone's Decorating Centre you will lead from the front. With responsibility for driving and growing sales, you will ensure that all operating standards achieve the expected level of excellence.

Within this role you will provide outstanding Customer Service and support within your store, demonstrating at all times a positive customer focused attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieving expected sales and profit targets within store to ensure Company profitability.
• Providing day to day management of the Sales Assistants which will include the organisation and planning of both working rotas and absence planners. The number of direct reports will vary dependent on size of store.
• Providing training to all new and existing colleagues and coaching where necessary.
• Working Operational Managers to control resources in line with budgeted costs.
• Maintaining a high level of security, and full compliance with Company policies within the store in regards to stock, financial transactions, security and premises.
• Handling of the Decorating Centre accounts within the agreed company guidelines and policy.
• Ensuring that Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Carrying out any required recruitment and selection procedures in liaison with the District Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer facing environment delivering on direct sales.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and motivational skills with previous supervisory experience.
• Demonstrates the ability to stay calm and composed when dealing with difficult situations.
• Flexibility in attitude towards both working hours and duties, providing cover for the other Decorating Centres in the Zone as required.
• A full valid driving licence held for a period exceeding one year.

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