We are the UK`s largest independent toy retailer with 65 stores across the UK, and a vibrant and rapidly growing online channel TheToyShop.com. After a very successful 2011 we have exciting plans for 2012 including further new store openings across the UK. Values are key to The Entertainer team which is why we offer you a friendly, supportive, culture where training and development is put first to help you further your career.

We are looking for a Distribution Manager to be based at our head office in Amersham.Reporting into the Director of Logistics and overseeing a returns co-ordinator you will manage the performance of the returns department. In additional you will be required to undertake additional logistics or business tasks when needed.

Key Responsibilities

· Ensuring clear communications are cascaded to our third party distribution partners.

· To assist in the delivery of day to day logistics tasks such as maintaining the delivery schedule.

· Ensure retail store managers are fully informed of current delivery plans and any proposed changes.

· Responsible for proposing and agreeing Returns department budgets with the Director of Logistics, taking into consideration historical trends, future business plans and targeted efficiency improvements.

· Ensure that the Returns Department operating costs are controlled within agreed budget parameters, monitoring financial performance and proposing corrective actions where necessary and ensuring any cost, volume and mix variances to budget are detailed.

· Ensure service and quality standards are managed within agreed targets and KPI`s.

· Manage and motivate the Returns department team, through the use of good communications, regular face to face business briefings.

· Manage employee relationships effectively, specifying and enforcing rules for behaviour, personal belongings and employee standards to ensure productive relationships within the workforce.

Amersham - commutable from - High Wycombe, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Uxbridge and Beaconsfield

The successful applicant will come from a like for like role and will have at least 3 years managerial experience of leading and developing a small team. An expert in analysing and manipulating numerical data you will also have strong experience of dealing with third party partners. Your exceptional communication skills coupled with a logical approach to problem solving will ensure success.

You will currently be a Distribution Manager, Logistics and Distribution Manager or Stock Return Manager.If you think you could handle this role and would enjoy being part of our on going success story then apply now....

Exciting multi-site Deputy General Manager position within a fast-paced branded restaurant organisation who are one of the most well-known businesses in hospitality. The business prides themselves on excellent levels of customer service. They offer their managers both a fantastic work / life balance and career progression.

The Company: Our client is looking for a Deputy General Manager within this multi-facetted environment. You will be a hands on team player who knows how to get the best out of your team, and have a passion for service. The company offers fantastic career progression through excellent training and development. A career with them is both enjoyable and rewarding.

Job Role - Multi-Site Deputy General Manager - Branded Restaurants:

As a Deputy General Manager within the business, you will be responsible for delivering the excellent levels of customer service which the company is known for across a number of high volume businesses. They are looking for experienced Deputy General Managers to help drive store performance through your team of Unit Managers and to develop the customer experience. Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Motivating, coaching and developing your team
• Ensuring excellent levels of communication between the Front of House and Back of House teams
• Ensuring excellent levels of customer service standards
• Ensuring high food quality is maintained
• Ensuring all health & safety standards are adhered to
• Managing stock control

Key Attributes - Multi-Site Deputy General Manager - Branded Restaurants:

• Able to develop and motivate a team
• Communicate effectively at all levels
• Previous management experience within a food-led business
• Planning and organising skills
• Excellent attention to detail and standards
• Leadership skills with the ability to demonstrate a hands on approach to your work
• Excellent commercial skills
• Excellent customer care skills

This position would suit someone who is flexible to work in a number of locations to progress within a UK wide business

FULL DRIVING LICENSE AND TRANSPORT IS ESSENTIAL

With rapid and exciting expansion plans already underway our client is the retailer to develop your career. They offer an assortment of stylish fashion and home wear at amazing discount prices. We are now looking for an experienced Assistant Store Manager to join the team at their flagship store.

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire- Commutable from Buckingham, Bletchley, Newprt Pagnell, Bedford and Cranfield

You will assist the Store Manager in the daily operation of the store and assist in staff recruitment and training, merchandising, stock control and housekeeping standards. You will enjoy being on the shop floor, driving sales and delivering the very best quality service to all customers.

So if you are an experienced Assistant Manager with a proven track record and enjoy working within a fast paced busy retail store environment and are looking to develop your career then we would like to hear from you.

You may currently be an Assistant Store Manager, Retail Assistant Manager, Supervisor, Floor Manager, Team Leader or Deputy Manager from within a fashion retail environment.

Apply now to join our growing and successful team.

 

Are you looking for a Store Manager role which is a little more challenging?

Our client Cash Converters are an innovative retail concept with 200 stores in the UK and over 600 worldwide. We specialise in buying and selling second hand goods together with a unique range of financial services. Even in the current financial climate, Cash Converters remains in a position of operational and financial strength which will continue to sustain our competitive advantage in the market place.

As a Cash Converters Store Manager, you will be running the business - focusing on maximising sales, increasing profits and promoting fantastic customer service. We are a company that is really going places, and we`re looking for people with the drive and passion to join us...

Due to our current Store Manager moving to work with the Head Office Training Team, we are looking to recruit an experienced Store Manager, working closely with the Franchisee, in our existing store in Worcester. Worcester is commutable from locations such as Kidderminster, Redditch, Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Malvern, and Evesham.

You`ll need to have previous retail management experience to inspire your team, leading, developing and motivating them to achieve outstanding results through passion, innovation and support. You will be working as a Store Manager, Retail Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Duty Manager, or Operations Manager. You will thrive in a role that is challenging and demanding - achieving targets for business growth, increasing sales, extremely high standards and staff performance.

The salary range is £20,000 - £25,000 (depending on experience) + Bonuses, with great opportunities to drive the business forward with plans for expansion.

Most importantly we are looking for someone with a great sense of humour, enthusiastic, energetic and who has the ability to juggle at least eight balls in the air at once!

Apply now if you think you have what it takes to be a successful Store Manager...

With rapid and exciting expansion plans already underway our client is the retailer to develop your career. They offer an assortment of stylish fashion and home wear at amazing discount prices. We are now looking for an experienced Assistant Store Manager to join the team.

Blyth, Northumberland- Commutable from Ashington, Whitley Bay, Cramlington, Morpeth and Bedington

You will assist the Store Manager in the daily operation of the store and assist in staff recruitment and training, merchandising, stock control and housekeeping standards. You will enjoy being on the shop floor, driving sales and delivering the very best quality service to all customers.

So if you are an experienced Assistant Manager with a proven track record and enjoy working within a fast paced busy retail store environment and are looking to develop your career then we would like to hear from you.

You may currently be an Assistant Store Manager, Retail Assistant Manager, Supervisor, Floor Manager, Team Leader or Deputy Manager from within a fashion retail environment.

Benefits include a competitive salary of up to £15,000 plus Monthly Bonus, Staff Discount, and Contributory Pension Scheme.

Apply now to join our growing and successful team.

 

With rapid and exciting expansion plans already underway our client is the retailer to develop your career. They offer an assortment of stylish fashion and home wear at amazing discount prices. We are now looking for an experienced Assistant Store Manager to join the team.

Biggleswade, Bedfordshire- Commutable from Bedford, Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Cambridge and Stevenage

You will assist the Store Manager in the daily operation of the store and assist in staff recruitment and training, merchandising, stock control and housekeeping standards. You will enjoy being on the shop floor, driving sales and delivering the very best quality service to all customers.

So if you are an experienced Assistant Manager with a proven track record and enjoy working within a fast paced busy retail store environment and are looking to develop your career then we would like to hear from you.

You may currently be an Assistant Store Manager, Retail Assistant Manager, Supervisor, Floor Manager, Team Leader or Deputy Manager from within a fashion retail environment.

Benefits include a competitive salary of up to £15,000 plus Monthly Bonus, Staff Discount, and Contributory Pension Scheme.

Apply now to join our growing and successful team.

 

Area Sales Manager / Specification Sales Manager - London & Home Counties

Turning vision into design...

Our clients believe that good architecture requires openness to new ideas, trends, innovations and design concepts. Their products range fits in seamlessly with modern architectural styles such as layering or organic shapes whilst not losing sight of cost and installation time. Appealing to Architects, Building Owners and Contractors alike, our client`s boards have many benefits including:

A rich design and colour range meaning design possibilities are endless

Easy to cut and drill on site resulting in more reliable, rapid and cost effective construction

Lighter so easier to handle on site

Dimensionally stable thus avoiding resulting problems

Capable of being curved on site

Non Directional so avoiding the need for complex installation

Sustainable - made from the same renewable and recyclable substrate as Rockwool

They are currently recruiting for two experienced construction sales professionals in the Central London and Home Counties areas.

As a Sales Manager for our client, you will be responsible for developing relationships with key decision makers in architectural practices, main and sub-contractors and distributors in order to secure specifications and help drive sales volume for the full range of their products.

Areas of responsibility for the roles include:

• Developing relationships with architectural practices at senior level, leading to the development of strong awareness of their brand.
• Securing specifications with in the Health, Education, Leisure, Multi Unit Housing, Office and Retail sectors (including Public Sector specifications).
• Developing our client`s business in the geographical region, building on existing relationships and developing new relationships in order to drive sales.
• Offering professional support to specifiers through advice and CPD seminars
• Researching and exploiting all business opportunities in order grow market share

To be considered for these roles you must:

· Be an experienced specification sales professional within in the construction industry, with experience of selling a technical or solutions based product

· Have strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to ability to build meaningful commercial relationships.

· Be both goal orientated and commercially astute with a strong track record of delivering profitable sales growth.

Emphasis will also be placed on your ability to create and deliver innovative sales solutions which differentiate you from the competition. You should also be highly organised, IT Literate and a polished presenter.

You may have previously worked as an area sales manager, specification sales manager, business development manager, territory sales manager, regional sales manager or sales consultant.

The areas covered will be as follows:

Home Counties role - North Greater London, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Norfolk

Central London role - Central London and surrounding areas

The package on offer includes a competitive salary (up to £40k with realistic bonus of 15%) 30 days holiday plus statutory days, company car, healthcare and an excellent pension scheme.

Our client is a leading Toy Store who offers a variety of toys and gifts.

Successfully building over 50 stores across the UK, with exciting plans for 2011.We are looking for an experienced Assistant Store Manager to join the team in their flagship Oxford Street Store.

Oxford Street is commutable from- West End, Islington, White City, Stratford, Brent Park, Harringay, Ealing and Hackney.

Their stores are all about fun and interaction so as Assistant Store Manager you will thrive on creating this environment, so every member of your team and every customer have a positive experience.

As Assistant Store Manager you`ll play a key role in leading, motivating and coaching a team of sales advisors / demonstrators in the delivery of an outstanding customer service experience.

You will have the opportunity to influence & shape the business. Including maximising sales and KPIs, maintaining operational efficiency and standards, floor presentation and merchandise handling.

Previous retail management experience is essential for this role and ideal candidates will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have a lively, friendly disposition.

You will have full accountability for your store so will need experience in the following:

· Staff rotas

· Training and developing people

· Motivating your team

· Stock control

· Managing a retail store

· Exceptional customer service

· Delivering KPI`s and targets

Ideally you will currently be working as a Store Manager, Branch Manager, General Manager, Shop Manager, Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Floor Manager, Department Manager, Sales Manager, Team Leader or Supervisor in a service focused retail store.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary up to £28,000 with a great management bonus and discount scheme

Apply now to be part of their growing team.

 

For our Client having fun is a serious business here at The Disney Store! They love entertaining and interacting with our guests and offering them a unique experience which brings Disney`s characters to life.

Behind the scenes they have a world that is even more exciting: a highly focused retail organization with over 55 stores across the UK, offering excellent opportunities to talented people who share our sense of magic.

As Assistant Manager you`ll support your Store Manager through delivering an interactive guest experience, ensuring we deliver our brand values of Innovation, Quality, Community, Storytelling, Optimism and Decency.

The role involves:

• Playing the role of Brand Ambassador by representing the Disney brand to the Cast (team) and Guests.
• Supporting the Store Manager in achieving a high energy environment and all Company goals and initiatives.
• Inspiring the Cast to achieve maximum performance levels through coaching, feedback and teamwork.
• Contributing to ideas that drive positive results in key performance indicators including sales, conversion and loss prevention.
• Contributing to impeccable visual standards and merchandise flow, through monitoring and coaching the Cast.

To be successful you`ll need:

• Genuine passion for the Disney brand which you`ll communicate to engage with Guests and Cast.
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment, prioritising the guest over tasks whilst achieving great business results.
• Ability to supervise and communicate in a team environment, whilst motivating others to deliver results.
• Ability to analyse results and trends to make sound business decisions.
• Strong visual merchandising skills.
• Ideally you will currently be working as an Assistant Manager in a high-volume, customer focused retail store.

If successful, you`ll be rewarded with a competitive salary, great benefits and the opportunity to work for a market leading global brand.

Metrocentre is the largest shopping and leisure centre in the UK and Europe. With over 340 stores and restaurants, from High Street favourites to boutiques, the centre also has a 12 screen cinema and an indoor amusement arcade including a 10-pin bowling alley.

360 Resourcing are currently looking for a self motivated and people focussed retail area manager with experience in driving sales through people for a very successful national high street retailer. Covering the South West London you will be accountable for driving profits and performance for up to 20 high street stores.

An area manager within this company needs to be very engaging and dynamic and constantly striving to achieve sales growth through effective people management, leadership and business planning.

• You will be hands on when conducting site visits and look to really understand what is going on in your store.
• Work with HR to develop succession planning and deal with underperformance.
• Full accountability for all your regions KPI`s and take ownership of the area.
• You need to demonstrate entrepreneurial flair particularly when looking at ways of marketing the products and developing additional revenue streams.
• Change management will be key in this role as this client moves from service to a sales led operation.

Covering the North Wales Region you will ideally be located near - Wrexham, Rhyl, Colwyn Bay, Anglesey or Chester.

To be considered for the area manager role we are keen to hear from candidates with:

• Multi site retail area management experience preferably from an assisted retail sales environment
• A history in managing bad debt would be a distinct advantage
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach, develop and motivate people to achieve KPI`s whilst delivering excellent customer service.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to execute and communicate the retail plan set by the senior team
• Full P&L accountability and able to use the information in a way that helps define how you manage your area.
• In addition you must be able to demonstrate a strong background in managing underperformance.

This role is more about how you effectively manage and inspire your people daily rather than your ability to manage a product.

What`s on Offer?

• Up to £30,000 basic salary (Depending on experience and performance)
• OTE circa £35,000 - £40,000
• Car allowance, Laptop, Pension and other excellent benefits.

If you are an area manager, multi-site manager, regional manager, retail operations manager, cluster manager, or district manager within a retail setting and would like to apply please do so today.

This company will be conducting interviews in February and looking for someone to start ASAP.