Job Id: 45775410
Deputy Manager - South Coast 
Salary: ? 22-? 26K
Location: West Sussex
Job Reference: Totaljobs/DMSC002
Job type: Permanent jobs
Date posted: 23/11/2009 18:04

Locations include some of the following areas - Brighton/Bexhill/Littlehampton/Worthing/Eastbourne

DEPUTY MANAGER
? 22-? 26K DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE
Are you ready for a challenge?
Are you looning to be a Store Manager within 12-18 months of joining a BlueChip business such as Wickes?

ABOUT US
Recently voted No 1 for Customer Satisfaction in the DIY market by Which, Wickes is the DIY store of choice for the tradesman and keen DIYers alike.
We currently have over 190 stores and have ambitious expansion plans, fired by our desire to be the destination store of choice for home improvements. We are part of the Travis Perkins Group, which has been elected as a Business Superbrand and operates a further 6 businesses from more than 1,100 sites across the UK.
We are now looing for Deputy Managers to join our business for 1 of our stores after completion of a 3-4 month market leading training programme

ROLE
Reporting to the Store Manager, you will assist in the smooth running of a store that has staff levels of around 20 to 30 and a turnover of ? 4m to ? 10m. Your responsibilities will include

* Ensure the highest standards of customer assistance, care and service is offered and maintained throughout the store predominantly in the areas of salesfloor and warehouse.
* Maximise the potential sales and profitability of both the core and showroom through effective management of Recruitment, training and development of all store personnel.
* Maximise sales and profitability through effective stock management and stock control to agreed Company standards.
* Provide leadership, coaching and direction to colleagues in the salesfloor and warehouse areas.
* Communicate effectively with salesfloor colleagues through team talks and colleague meeting to ensure regular briefings on store plans, budgets and Company initiatives take place.Maintain the flexible deployment and scheduling of colleagues in the salesfloor and warehouse areas to cover for absence/ holidays and to ensure productivity is maximised.


THE PERSON
You will already have have a retail management background, and a genuine interest in the DIY sector.You will have previously managed a team of people in either a large Deputy Manager role or a smaller site Store Manager role. You will also be customer focused and have the ability to enthuse your colleagues into delivering customer excellence. A lead by example and hands on , can do attitude is essential.
You will be a good communicator, have a thirst for knowledge, a passion to deliver results through great customer service, and the ability to develop people and yourself.


WHAT DO YOU GET?
As a new employee joining the business you will receive a market leading training programme, great career prospects and a rewarding benefits package, incl 25 days holiday, contributory pension, Life assurance and discounts with leading retailers and suppliers.
Additionally we offer a great place to work, reflected by our place in the Guardians Top 100 Employers in 2007. Our business is down to earth, friendly, open and we truly value each individuals contribution.
Contact: Gemma Deane