Offers “Primark”

New Primark

Temporary Team Manager

  • Cork (County Cork)
  • Sales

Job description

Team Manager

To drive sales in your department while delivering a great customer experience and store environment. Collaborate with the store management team to support the daily running of the store and develop a high performing and engaged retail team.

Reports to : Department Manager / Assistant Manager

This role will:
·  Motivate and organise your team to provide exceptional store environment and customer experience while optimising sales.
Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Customer Experience
·  Use all available data to gain full knowledge of your section/department’s performance to drive sales and meet targets
·  Manage stock file accuracy in your allocated section/department by using all available information
·  Drive improved availability in-store with a consistent focus on size and option control to meet customers’ expectations
·  Responsible for commercial planning, period layout plans and planograms for your section/department
·  Support colleagues to create commercial and inspiring displays in your section/department which enhance the customer experience attracting footfall and sales
·  Carry out daily task allocation and daily rosters so that all Retail Assistants in your section/department are fully effective and engaged
·  Manage the Tills and Fitting Rooms area when required to provide a fast, friendly and efficient shopping experience that delivers our customer promise
·  Manage customer complaints and queries in the first instance with a view to resolving them in line with our customer promise, escalating where necessary to senior management
People
·  Organise and guide Retail Assistants in your section/department with a focus on developing their skills and knowledge to provide a great customer experience
·  Motivate and engage the Retail Assistants in your team with an emphasis on employee experience, wellbeing, recognition and communication (Primark Way of Communicating)
·  Provide ‘in the moment’ coaching and training on the way of working with ongoing observation and feedback
·  Assist with recruitment, on-boarding and development of Retail Assistants to create a high performing and engaged team that consistently delivers against standards and policies
·  Support with Employee Relations queries with a view to resolving issues at the lowest possible level
·  Carry out performance management activities with Retail Assistants, including absence management
·  Communicate and promote Primark’s ethical, environmental and charitable initiative ‘Primark Cares’
·  Effectively manage the performance of your team through regular feedback to support a culture of continuous learning and improvement and to deliver great customer service
·  Leverage the performance and potential of your team by identifying and improving talent with regular feedback
·  Manage Workday effectively by responding to requests within timescales and activating system delegation to other managers in your absence
Operations / Cost Control
·  Oversee gap ordering and review orders before they are placed for your section/department
·  Optimise stock levels to maximise sales in your section/department, through effective use of the Stock Replenishment System (PSR)
·  Manage all pricing in line with the Primark Pricing Principles guide, e.g. Monitor pricing for accuracy, check markdowns are applied and monitored, and appropriate POS are displayed
·  Assist the Store Manager with the protection of people, property and premises by securing cash, stock and property. Keyholder responsibility, including availability for emergency call outs.
·  Support the daily running of the store by adhering to all Primark’s policies and procedures
Skills & Experience
·  Excellent people skills to serve customers, lead the team and build credible working relationships with all store colleagues
·  Strong service focus with experience of delivering excellent customer experience while maintaining high store standards
·  Good commercial awareness and understanding of local trading patterns
·  Ability to guide and support a team to achieve results

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