About the Company

Join our amazing team at Smallworld Accessories LTD. Are you ready to start on an exciting journey with a dynamic and inspiring team? We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for fashion and someone who can bring an innovative and creative approach to their work. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Why Join Us?

At Smallworld Accessories, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed person to join our expanding, dynamic field team as an Area Manager to cover the Manchester, Liverpool and Stoke areas of the UK, ideally based in Manchester.

This is a permanent position that is ideally suited to someone with a managerial background, ideally with 2+ years of experience in a multi-site retail business.

Starting salary of - £34,000

Job Overview

Maximising sales performance across all brands and leading a team of field Visual Merchandisers.

To act as an ambassador for Smallworld Accessories Ltd.

Key Responsibilities/ Results areas:

Maximising Sales Performance across All Brands

• Secure the best trading position for our department in each store.
• Ensure a quick response from the team to merchandising deliveries.
• Analyse sales performance effectively and plan itineraries accordingly.
• Ensure information on key sales drivers is used to maximum effect.

Managing a Team of Field Merchandisers

• Visit stores regularly to monitor the field merchandiser’s performance.
• Manage a team of Senior Visual Merchandisers
• Ensure field merchandisers have actioned directives as instructed.
• Support field merchandisers in developing constructive business relationships with store managers and their teams.
• Ensure field merchandisers are aware of team goals and focused on the priorities.
• Ensure journeys are planned economically, and expenses are controlled.
• Promote a positive attitude.

Recruitment and Training

• Interview candidates for selection.
• Coach and develop the team.
• Motivate the team and foster a sense of team spirit.
• Identify training needs.
• Ensure the team are presenting an image that is congruent with Company policy.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong management skills
• Excellent communicator, calm under pressure; assertive yet tactful
• Excellent Excel skills
• Good at thinking outside the box
• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing, fast-paced retail environment

Core Competencies/ Experience

Minimum two years of management experience, preferably in a multi-site environment

Some experience in remote management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £34,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Multi-site retail business: 1 year (preferred)
• Retail Management: 2 years (preferred)