Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!

Hours: 40 hours pw.

Location: East Devon, UK

Job ref: 2410

Here at VF Recruitment, we are helping our clients, who are a well-known and well-respected farm and agricultural organisation supplying essential farm products, including animal feed and fertiliser, to farmers, small holders and people who love the outdoors.

They pride themselves on providing consumers with the latest technical and commercial information about their comprehensive range of products and services.

Working for my clients means working with colleagues who are truly passionate about their profession.

They are a results-orientated organisation with a pleasant and informal working atmosphere.

Role:

An exciting opportunity, due to continual growth, has arisen at my client’s organisation for an An exciting opportunity, due to continual growth, has arisen at my clients organisation for an ambitious individual to join as an Experienced Country Store Manager.

The Country Store Manager will lead the Store team to deliver a great shopping experience. You will build and maintain a team that delivers great results.

You will be given many opportunities to take your own initiative and responsibility, which means you will be partly able to interpret your position and its future perspective yourself.

Aim of the role:

To be the recognised Experienced Country Store Manager.

You will be responsible for the realisation of sales targets, ensuring you meet the technical/commercial requirements of the market and for my client’s organisation.

You will also actively promote my client’s leadership through platform speaking at meetings and events organised throughout the Business Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

Passionate about sales

Know the numbers and drive a commercial action plan

Maximise retail sales and achieve budgeted profit target

Proactive with identifying and feeding back commercial opportunities

Manage the Duty Manager rota to drive productivity

Manage sales floor space well to maximise returns

Monitor competitor activity

Support shows and events as required

Lead Members and shareholder events

Communicate financial performance to the team and check for understanding

Lead the Direct and Yard sales team to maximise sales

Form great relationships with the local community

Store Standards

Set high standards and expectations with the team, coach them on what great standards look like

Ensure all ready to trade checklists are completed

Plan all events and promotions so they are launched accurately and on time

People Management

Recruit a great team

Coach and develop the team with technical and behavioural skills

Ensure everyone has all the information they need

Conduct performance reviews & utilise the people development manual

Plan rotas and holidays, manage payroll costs within budget

Manage poor performance appropriately and in a timely manner

Ensure timekeeping and attendance is well managed

Ensure any legal responsibilities are met

Door to Floor

Have a plan to ensure maximum on shelf availability

Ensure compliance to stock control processes

Know the best sellers, promotional and PEE lines and maximise their performance

Ensure that goods are received and processed as quickly as possible, ensure it reaches the shelf quickly

Lead the Stock team to maximise stock file accuracy

Manage the Risks

Lead the H&S agenda ensuring we are safe and legal at all times

Keep all costs at the appropriate level

Monitor and control theft and shrinkage

Lead housekeeping standards, ensure a well-presented site at all times

Be aware of risks to company assets and act accordingly

Ensure compliance to GDPR regulations

Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:

MUST be good at Management

A great leader who can inspire and motivate a team

A “can do” attitude with a sense of urgency

Skilled planner and organiser

Proactive and flexible

Skilled delegator

Ability to find and develop talent

Build a great working relationship across peer groups

Influence others with a positive approach to overcoming barriers

Naturally enthusiastic and energetic

The ability to deliver effective solutions

MUST be good at Communication

Communicate confidently and effectively through a variety of methods

The ability to speak with authority

Can challenge effectively at all levels

Articulate when delegating tasks

Work effectively with all relevant support office departments

MUST be good at Organisation & Planning

The ability to devise an effective plan

Great I.T. skills

Thrives under pressure

The ability to work under pressure

Can cope with challenging situations

Able to manage multiple workstreams or projects

MUST have Commerciality

Understands profitability and return on investment

Awareness of the retail targets, budgets and costs

Know the impact that the team can have on profitability

MUST have an active interest in Countryside Pursuits

IDEALLY will have an Agricultural / Farming background

IDEALLY will have a basic understanding of Animal Nutrition / Feeds

IDEALLY will have an interest in the countryside

IDEALLY will have a a basic understanding of animal husbandry​Additional Information:

Salary package:

£30,000 – £40,000 depending upon experience Plus excellent company benefits!

This role offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days holiday

Regular Salary Reviews

Interested? Be 1st … Apply now!

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