Store Manager - Belfast

Gym+Coffee is looking for an ambitious, energetic and commercially driven Retail Manager to join our team in Belfast.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced retail leader who wants to play a key role in driving sales, profitability, team performance and brand experience, while creating a store environment that reflects the values and energy of Gym+Coffee. Candidate must be flexible Monday to Sunday.

What you will be Responsible for

Store Management:

• Support and drive the store business strategy through strong teamwork within store and across the wider business

• Empower team members to take initiative, solve problems and identify opportunities for development.

• Communicate information effectively to all parties, using appropriate language.

• Support Senior Management by embracing change in a positive and enthusiastic manner, ensuring effective execution of initiatives

• Build and maintain a strong unique customer experience culture within the store.

People Management:

• Assist in the hiring, onboarding, training, and developing of new team members. 

• Identify the training & development needs of your team, and seek opportunities for people to fulfil their potential.

• Provide feedback on an employee’s performance through probation and the performance review cycle.

• Encourage and recognise outstanding team performance to increase team motivation and store morale.

Commercial Awareness:

• Take ownership of your store's commercial performance and understand the key drivers behind it.

• Communicate daily sales targets and results, ensuring the whole team understands how they contribute.

• Identify risks and opportunities and work with Senior Management to develop solutions.

• Monitor competitor activity and provide relevant feedback.

• Maximise stock availability through effective replenishment.

• Complete and analyse trade reports to support commercial decision-making.

Brand Experience: 

• Be a strong ambassador for the Gym+Coffee brand.

• Deliver excellent customer service by understanding and meeting customer needs.

• Achieve individual and store sales targets through upselling and add-on sales.

Operations Management:

• Manage store schedules and monitor team annual leave, ensure employee timecards are accurate and approved for payroll.

• Support the Senior Management to ensure store operations are in line with brand expectations and company practice

• Ensure the store is a safe working environment by adhering to company H&S guidelines reporting and following up maintenance issues promptly

• Promote and deliver excellence in visual standards in-line with company guidelines and expectations

• Ensure all store banking and administration is reconciled each day in line with company procedures

Stock Management:

• Maintain best practice across the stock room and store office to ensure that all stock and administration is in line with company guidelines.

• Comply with company policies regarding receipt of deliveries ensuring they are dealt with within in a timely manner, minimising any stock loss impact on the store/business

• Protect stock and other company assets through promoting awareness of loss prevention within the team and through store compliance with security procedures.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• An experienced and confident retail leader who is passionate about the Gym+Coffee brand.

• Commercially focused and motivated by achieving sales targets.

• Passionate about customer experience with the ability to remain positive and composed under pressure

• A natural team motivator who leads by example and is focused on developing their team.

• Organised, proactive and solutions-focused, who is comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Flexible and available to work Monday to Sunday