Smyths Toys

Smyths Toys is one of the world's largest specialty retailers of children's toys. We operate both online, and via our physical retail stores, hundreds of stores spread across Europe and the UK. We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European, and international suppliers.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and the only thing that matters to us is your ability to do this role. Are you up for the challenge? Then please apply online today!

About The Role

We are looking to recruit a Store Manager for our store in Beckton, London UK. Are you our next superhero and looking to progress your retail management career?  If so, we would like to hear from you. At this very exciting time of business growth, come and join us on our journey.

Salary: £35,000+

Responsibilities

• Managing the sales floor, cash office and all back office duties on a day-to-day basis
• Maximising sales performance throughout the Store
• Achieving Company KPI's in terms of Sales, Stockloss, Health and Safety, and Wages
• Recruiting, training, developing, managing and rostering colleagues
• Ensuring the Store delivers exceptional customer service
• Delivering exemplary standards with in-store presentation, stock control, shrinkage & administration compliance

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as an Assistant/Store Manager in a fast-paced high-volume retail environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong numerical, organisational and analytical skills
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to building good relationships with the customers, your team and other key stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft office packages and a working knowledge of retail computerised management and control systems
• Must be available to work flexible hours including weekdays, late nights and weekends

Benefits

• An attractive competitive salary and bonus package
• A benefits package inclusive of:
  • 4 weeks annual leave rising according to length of service
  • Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance Cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • In-store discount
  • Company Maternity and Paternity Payments
  • Special Life-Event Gifts
  • Length of Service Awards