Offers “Primark”

Expires soon Primark

Trainee Manager Cork

  • York (North Yorkshire)

Job description

Job Description

Sales and Commercial Focus – Maximising sales, opportunities and performance
·  Drive and monitor sales in your department ensuring that all targets are met
·  Ensure all department sales reports are checked daily/weekly and action taken where appropriate
·  Using all available reports maintain a full knowledge of department sales figures, budgets and SPV (Selling Price Variance) to maximise performance
·  Mark down individual items of stock in line with company policy, in a timely manner and monitor to ensure sell through
·  Understand the market by monitoring the local area and competitor activity to maintain competitive advantage
·  Communicate and promote Primark’s Corporate Social Responsibility policy  
Stock Management – Managing stock file so as to minimise cost
·  Ensure stock levels are sufficient to maximise sales across department, through effective use of the Stock Replenishment System (PSR) system
·  Be fully aware of stock in your department and use available information resources to ensure stock is displayed in line with sales and that best sellers are promoted
·  Monitor the performance of new lines and replenish stock to ensure sufficient cover in your department to deliver maximum sales performance
·  Implement relevant systems and procedures to minimise stock loss and ensure it is within company limits  
People – Recruiting, leading and motivating team to achieve company standards
·  Optimise staff morale and promote a positive work environment whilst ensuring staff are fully aware of their obligations in relation to company policies
·  In conjunction with supervisors compile daily plans for staff coverage and rotas
·  Communicate with and work alongside staff and supervisors to achieve required results
·  Gain understanding of all areas of the store and company strategy
·  Develop management and people management skills
·  Work in conjunction with the store manager to achieve targets and timescales set in the Management Development Programme
·  Develop own capability by using all Management resources to learn new systems and procedures  
Merchandising – Delivering excellent visual standards
·  Ensure that high visual merchandising standards are sustained in line with the Store Operations Manual across the department and visual impact is optimised in order to attract sales
·  Ensure levels of stock are maintained and merchandised in line with company guidelines to maximise sales
·  Ensure department presentation, point of sale and ticketing is consistent and in line with legislative requirements and company policy and procedures
·  Carry out department inspections daily  
Operating Standards – Consistently deliver against company expectations and policy
·  Implement systems and procedures to maintain operational standards in line with the Store Operations Manual and all other procedural guidelines
·  Maintain standards throughout the day ensure recovery is completed daily
·  Ensure compliance with the company refund procedure and daily refund checks  
Customer Service – Leading the team to deliver excellent customer service
·  Ensure staff are demonstrating excellent customer service standards at all times
·  In the event of  a customer complaint or query react in a professional and courteous manner, elevating the issue to senior management where necessary
·  Ensure compliance with the company refund procedure and daily refund checks  
Environment, Health & Safety – Overall store responsibility for ensuring H&S standards are adhered to
·  Maintain an up- to-date understanding of relevant legislation to produce a safe working environment across your departments
·  Ensure all EHS records and documentation are maintained within company guidelines
·  Ensure compliance with legislation associated with fire prevention and the protection of people and property in the event of a fire
·  Accountable for staff being fully conversant and comply with Health & Safety at work provisions
·  Be alert to any potential hazards across your departments  
Security – Preventing company property loss, theft or abuse
·  Responsibility for holding store keys and being available for emergency callout
·  Ensure staff in the department are fully aware of and complying with company policies regarding security
·  Accountable for securing all cash, stock and property
·  Follow appropriate company policies regarding customer or staff theft
·  Comply with company procedures on staff searches Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
·  3 years retail experience in a sales/service, supervisory or management capacity
·  2 years fashion value retail experience
·  2 years team leadership experience
·  Qualified to GCSE level (or equivalent) in Mathematics & English Closing Date : 20th March 2020
Req ID

59957BR
Function

Retail
Location

Cork
Full Time / Part Time

Full Time
Country

Republic of Ireland
Employee Status

Permanent
Job Profile

Trainee Manager

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