Store Manager Designate

About the opportunity...

Store Manager Opportunity: lead, inspire, and excel – creating amazing value everyday!

As a Store Manager in a dynamic team, you're stepping into more than just a leadership position – you're in a pivotal role in shaping the experiences of your team and the customers you serve. Your day-to-day actions don't just drive sales; they create an environment where our core values of love our customers, care for our colleagues, and protect the pounds (and euros) come to life. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Why Choose Us?

• A member of our annual Retail Management Bonus Scheme acknowledging your contributions to our success.
• Professional development, including the opportunity to pursue up to a Retail Manager Level 4 qualification through our apprenticeship programme.
• Comprehensive induction plan along with the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes, setting you up for success.
• Rota’s are scheduled four-weeks in advance, creating a culture that cares for your life outside of work.
• Holiday allowance increasing by one day per year (up to 33 days) with the option to buy additional holidays annually. plus an extra day off for your Birthday.
• In-store discount of 10% along with exclusive discounts through our colleague benefits online portal
• All year-round initiatives to recognise and reward our colleagues.
• Enhanced Family friendly benefits and life assurance.
• Access to Employee Assistance to support your well-being.

Your Impact:

Love our customers:

• Providing the highest levels of customer service goes without saying: coach and guide your store teams to ensure everyone provides an excellent customer experience during every interaction.
• Your leadership will be the cornerstone of the store's success, Having the Right People in the right place at the right time.

Care for our colleagues:

• Create a safe environment for your team and ensure all policies and procedures are followed. Working shoulder to shoulder to lead the team around you, knowing that is what gets you up in the morning.
• You're not just managing a team; you're developing people, whether it's through upward growth, internal opportunities, or developing their current role.

Protect the pounds (and euros):

• Guiding a team that's as passionate about our goals as you are. Make sure your team understands how they contribute to the commercial objectives of the store and the business.
• Having a strategic approach to sales, shrink, and service, ensuring the store operates smoothly and efficiently.

Ready to Join Us?

This opportunity is for those ready to make an impact in a vibrant retail environment. We'd love to hear from you if you're driven to lead, inspire, and excel. Apply now and take your first step in a fulfilling career with us.

About us...

Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 850 stores and nearly 17,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.

At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.

Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. It is our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues that make it all possible.

We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do, and they keep us on track.

They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues and Protect the Pounds & Euros...

By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land which is fun, friendly and full of surprises — a place where our people can truly be the best version of themselves!