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Deichmann Shoes have an exciting opportunity to join our growing business working as a Cover Store Manager, supporting our stores in the Yorkshire area.

For this particular role the stores you will cover & support include; York, Leeds, Wakefield, Doncaster, Bradford Broadway, Bradford Kirkgate and additional stores considered to be within a reasonable commuting distance.

Working as a Cover Store Manager for Deichmann, you will be offered a competitive salary of £27,000 per annum.

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

Ideal candidate:

Our Cover Managers are our fast track, high potential managerial talent!

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

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

Our ideal Cover Managers will 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.

* Resourcing / drafting rotas, working within budget.

* Stock management.

* Use reports effectively.

* Ensure all company standards are implemented and maintained i.e., merchandising, admin.

* Delivery of KPIs, meeting all company standards.

* Recruitment and development of the team.

Personal characteristics:

* Hands-on leader, with experience in retail or a related industry sector.

* Have a positive flexible approach with a can-do attitude.

* Ability to work under pressure, in a demanding fast paced environment.

* Have the confidence and ability to motivate, coach and inspire the team.

* Good communicator.

* Methodical & organised with a structured approach to work.

* Be numerate and good with figures.

At Deichmann we can offer you the opportunity to develop and progress your career within a fast paced, growing company, in return for which we want you to strive to be the best retailer you can be and deliver fantastic customer service through your team.



**By applying for this role, you are confirming you have the right to work in the UK