Job Description

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Bradford - Trainee Store Manager







Job reference: 000096-2025-036493


Full time/Part time: Full time contracts available


Location: The Broadway Shopping Centre, 21, Bradford BD1 1US


Start date: Immediately


Purpose: Deichmann Shoes have an exciting opportunity to join our growing business - working as a Trainee Store Manager, supporting our store in Bradford, and other stores in the surrounding area.




For this particular role the stores you will cover & support include; Leeds, Huddersfield, Wakefield, White Rose, Barnsley and additional stores considered to be within a reasonable commuting distance.




Working as a Trainee Store Manager for Deichmann, you will be offered a competitive salary of 29,500 per annum.




This is a full time, permanent position and you therefore must be fully flexible to work across the week.


Ideal candidate: Our Trainee Store Managers are our fast track, high potential managerial talent!




After initial training, Trainee Store Managers build their understanding of how Deichmann stores operate, by providing cover across a cluster of stores. You must therefore be able to travel within a defined geographical area.




On completion of training, Trainee Managers are in an ideal position to be promoted to Cover Store Manager / Store Manager.




Our ideal Trainee Managers will therefore have previous experience at supervisor / management level, within a retail setting or similar, and be keen to progress their career in store management.


Key activities:
Motivate and coach the team to deliver excellent customer service. Lead by example in promoting and upselling products. Drafting rotas, in line with payroll budgets. Stock management. Analysis of sales figures & reports. Ensure all company standards are implemented and maintained i.e., merchandising, administration. Working to targets and hitting company KPI's. Assisting with the recruitment and development of the team.

Personal characteristics:
A hands-on leader, with experience in retail or a related industry sector A positive & flexible approach with a can-do attitude. The ability to work under pressure, in a demanding, fast paced environment. The confidence and ability to motivate, coach and inspire the team. Strong communication skills. Methodical & organised with a structured approach to work. Strong numeracy skills. Candidates with a full UK driving licence are preferred - due to the travel involved


Salary/Pay: 29,500