Store Manager - VPZ Grangemouth
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Position Overview & Specifications
Store Manager
Location: Grangemouth
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Hours: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Starting Rate: £11 with further increase following completion of successful training
VPZ are the market-leading vape and e-cig retailer in the UK. With over 150 stores across the country, and continuing to expand across the UK, we're now looking for someone special to join us in Grangemouth. Think you're up for the challenge?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced retail manager to join our team in Grangemouth.
What you'll be doing
As Store Manager (E-Cigarette Specialist), you'll be:
- Inspiring and motivating your team to deliver a level of customer service that exceeds all expectations
- Coaching and developing your team members in all aspects of their role
- Organised to effectively plan priorities and be able to respond to deadlines and challenges
- Overseeing the day-to-day running of the store including rota management/time and attendance, store standards, stock management and cash handling in line with company procedures and best practice
Your experience
- Experience in managing a team, preferably within a retail or hospitality environment
- Strong leadership skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to cope with changing priorities, maintaining a calm and resilient work ethic
- Able to work well under pressure when required.
What we can offer
VPZ is a family-run business with our head office in Edinburgh. In 10 years, we have grown from just 1 store in Leith to over 150 stores across the whole of the UK and we’re not stopping there. Our rapid growth has also seen VPZ be listed in the "Virgin fast-track 100 - fastest growing Businesses" consecutively in 2018 and 2019. We offer our team job stability and a host of perks:
- Competitive starting rate
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days holiday entitlement
- Paid breaks
- Up to 50% Staff discount
- Fantastic opportunities for development and promotion
...and much, much more!
Training
Familiarity with vaping products would be beneficial but not essential as industry-leading training will be provided.
We look forward to hearing from you, and look forward to you joining the team!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Store Manager - VPZ Grangemouth roles across VPZ's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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