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2 Vacancies:

• Store Manager (Manchester)

  Manchester Permanent / Full Time Details

  As Manager of our Manchester Store you will be working as an integral part of the company retail management function. You will lead and inspire your team to achieve and exceed sales and profit targets as well as assist in growing the business through compliance and operational excellence as well as utilising your business acumen and commercial flair.

  Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

  • Develop an effective Cass Art sales and customer service culture, leading the team to ensure sales targets are reached and maximum customer satisfaction.
  • Clearly and concisely communicate the business, and store objectives to the team to ensure they remain well informed of business and company activity and of their required contribution to those goals and targets.
  • Develop a positive and empowering working environment resulting in team retention and a reduction in employee turnover.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews, in line with company policy, to set objectives, KPI’s and provide coaching and support to deliver results from your team.
  • Coordinate the retail inductions/training of all new team members.
  • Utilise all company initiatives and incentives to drive sales performance and Store standards.
  • Effectively manage the P&L controllable cost within allocated budget in order to affect a profitable performance for the store.
  • Oversee and coordinate the daily cash reconciliation and banking procedures for the store.
  • Understand the local market conditions through competitor visits, with the purpose of making appropriate and innovative recommendations to drive the business forward.

  Desired Knowledge Skills & Experience

  • Retail Team management experience- leading, development, sales and motivation.
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales and profit targets through inspirational leadership, coaching, business development and customer service.
  • P&L management experience.
  • Self- driven and results orientated.
  • Numerate and analytical.
  • Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Energy, enthusiasm and passion.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Commercially savvy with strong business acumen and market awareness.

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• Key Holder (Birmingham)

  Birmingham Permanent / Part-time Details

  We currently have a Key Holder position available in our Birmingham store. This role contributes to the success and smooth running of the store through providing assistance and excellent customer as well as effectively working as an ambassador of the Cass Art brand. The Key Holder has responsibility in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Manager for store and security processes and procedures such as the opening and locking of stores and any secured area of the store.

  This role covers 20 hours per week.

   Key Accountabilities & Responsabilities (included but are not limited to):

  • Assist customers with any queries relating to goods in store and their purchase.
  • Provide managerial cover and assistance for the sales floor as and when instructed by your line/duty Manager.
  • Opening and closing of the store and any secured area of the store when required.
  • Be a contact for emergency call outs and store alarm support.
  • Carry out cash handling procedures.
  • Abide with legislative instructions with regards to sale and Trading Standards opening and closing restrictions.
  • Ensure products are properly priced and labelled in-line with Trading Standards and store merchandising guidelines.
  • Maintaining vigilance at all times, to help minimise any potential stock loss.
  • Work alongside the store team to achieve and exceed sales targets set.

  Desired Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Currently working at Retail Sales Assistant or Key Holder level.
  • Good organisation skills-able to work unsupervised when required.
  • IT proficiency- use of MS packages including word and excel.
  • A positive 'can-do' attitude-committed and enthusiastic.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Confident communicator.
  • Numeracy skills. 
  • Self-driven and proactive.

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