Job Description

https://www.roddandgunn.com/uk

Position Title:

Concession Store Manager

Lodge Location:

John Lewis & Partners, Welwyn

Reporting To:

UK Regional Manager

OUR BRAND

Rodd & Gunn New Zealand is one of the fastest growing Men's Clothing brands in France, Belgium, USA, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand. We have expanded our retail footprint across the Southern and Northern Hemisphere, now with over 65 retail lodges, 121 shop in shops, and 280 wholesale doors including JLP, Hudson's Bay, Nordstrom, Nieman Marcus, and Trunk Club, just to name a few.

In 2022, we successfully launched our first concession stores with John Lewis Partners, staffed with our own retail team, launching a new chapter in our global expansion. This has now spanned to 36 locations in the UK.

At Rodd & Gunn you will work for a New Zealand lifestyle brand with heritage dating back to 1946. Every seasonal collection is informed by our natural NZ surroundings. We are a genuine, aspirational, modern, lifestyle menswear brand defined by New Zealand, adventure, knowledge and appreciation of quality and craft.

Over the years, we've earned a reputation for crafting timeless garments that are made to last. From the fabrics we source, to the techniques we use to construct our clothing, quality is the undercurrent that buoys us as a brand.

We confidently offer a two-year guarantee on all our goods and deliver a garment that will remain a favorite for years and generations to come.

At Rodd & Gunn you buy better so that you can buy less often.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking to fill a Full Time Store Manager position within our newest RODD & GUNN Store at JLP Welwyn.

The successful applicant must be experienced in fashion and retail management. You will present with a wealth of passion, energy, drive, and experience in the fashion industry.

In your new role you be the face of the brand converting lookers into buyers and maximising the sales results, while managing day to day operations and visual merchandising standards.

Above all your job is to build customer relationships and ensure they choose you!

We are on the hunt for an outstanding leader to make their mark on the industry and be a true success story by leading from the front with exceptional service standards, exemplary sales skills, and excellent personal presentation. Is this you?

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Energetic and positive leader A proven retail background- men's fashion preferred Sales management experience overseeing one or more direct reports (2 years minimum) Departmental store experience highly regarded but not essential Working to KPIs and Targets Excellent communication and time management skills Ability to work in a fast paced environment independently & think on your feet

YOU WILL NEED

A "can do" attitude as a jack of all trades- willing to roll up your sleeves and be a part of all facets of the business in a new market. A passion for recruitment and hand-selecting a successful team Passion for delivering world class customer service as a story teller and relationship builder. Ability to work efficiently within a team High standard of grooming and personal presentation Excellent communication and time management skills

YOU WILL RECEIVE

A fun team culture A genuine career path, driven by our global expansion with international career opportunities Full training and support from Regional Manager and access to online support program Base Salary + Commission Programme and Benefits Package Great employee purchasing privileges and staff discount

This role is 30-35hr pw

At Rodd & Gunn our people are everything. We employ only those we trust can embody our four cornerstone values -

Pride, Loyalty, Honesty

and

Playfulness

. These values are written into every part of our business and guide all our actions and decisions on a daily basis. We strive to build a happy, motivated and productive environment where our people are focused on respecting each other, the brand, the product, the customer and their role within our business.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 13.00-15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Additional pay:

Commission pay Performance bonus
Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Schedule:

Holidays Weekend availability
Work Location: In person