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<title><![CDATA[Store Manager - South East - Hampshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>The U.K.'s fastest growing chain of outdoor superstores...their passion and drive has been an essential ingredient to their success. They are one of the most successful unknown brands that we know!</p><p>They have 2 new stores due to open over the next 2 months - training will start in established stores - we are recruitng NOW!</p><p>Passion for the outdoors is great but not a must...however fun, enthusiastic, eager personality is essential...</p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>FED UP WORKING IN DIY OR LARGE FORMAT SUPERMARKET - LIKE TO STAY IN VOLUME TURNOVER AND LARGE SQ FOOTAGE - CHANGE OF CAREER INTO OUTDOOR RETAILER?<br />WE ARE LOOKING FOR A STORE MANAGER - BRAND NEW STORE IN BASINGSTOKE</p><ul> <li> We need enthusiastic people who believe that going the extra mile for customers is what service is all about.</li> <li>Take responsibility for specific areas of activity from day to day.</li> <li>Lead and inspire your management team</li> <li>Drive retail standards and commerciality of the 30'000+ sq ft store</li> <li>Attention to administration</li> <li>Uphold great customer service through training and deliverance</li> <li>Encourage sales and achieve budgets</li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-east/store-manager-jobs/id2768.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Warehouse Manager - South East - Hampshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>The U.K.'s fastest growing chain of outdoor superstores...their passion and drive has been an essential ingredient to their success. They are one of the most successful unknown brands that we know!</p><p>They have 2 new stores due to open over the next 2 months - training will start in established stores - we are recruitng NOW!</p><p>Passion for the outdoors is great but not a must...however fun, enthusiastic, eager personality is essential...</p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>The Warehouse Manager Role</p><p>We are recruiting a Warehouse Manager or Stock Flow Manager who would be accountable for the efficient, accurate management and movement of stock into the store and between branches.</p><p>Key Responsibilities of a Warehouse Manager:</p><ul> <li>Ensuring that all stock control processes covering booking in, labeling, transfers, returns from customers, returns to suppliers and stock taking are adhered to as defined in the Store bible</li> <li>Achieving stock accuracy targets as agreed with line manager</li> <li>Manage stock direct from delivery onto shopfloor - NO storage of overstock</li> <li>Identifying and providing training needs for the team in order to ensure efficiency and accuracy within the warehouse and to complete training that is available in order to successfully perform their own job role</li> <li>Report all discrepancies in deliveries as outlined in Store bible and any additional processes to the Buying department</li> <li>Where no buyer/merchandiser is available to consult, make decisions on deliveries and report to Buying</li> <li>Plan order of process for incoming goods DIRECT FROM SUPPLIERS by communicating with shop floor and Manager and ensure flow of processed stock onto shop floor. Clearly communicate daily and weekly tasks to all reporting staff</li> <li>Liaise with Department supervisors for storage of overstock, planning space and accessibility</li> <li>Developing and maintaining good working relationships with sales staff, buyers and merchandisers and accounts</li> <li>Communicate the delivery schedule and expected POs to the store manager and sales staff at the daily/weekly meetings</li> <li>Represent the needs and requirements of the warehouse to all other store staff and HO</li> <li>Ensure professional, clear and documented communication with suppliers to cover all issues</li> <li>Resource planning and staff rotas</li> <li>Responsible for warehouse security</li> <li>Ensure all rubbish/cardboard/pallets are collected by relevant service provider</li> <li>Responsible for stationery ordering</li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-east/warehouse-manager-jobs/id2767.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Warehouse Manager - Wales - Cardiff]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>The U.K.'s fastest growing chain of outdoor superstores...their passion and drive has been an essential ingredient to their success. They are one of the most successful unknown brands that we know!</p><p>They have 2 new stores due to open over the next 2 months - training will start in established stores - we are recruitng NOW!</p><p>Passion for the outdoors is great but not a must...however fun, enthusiastic, eager personality is essential...</p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>The Warehouse Manager Role</p><p>We are recruiting a Warehouse Manager or Stock Flow Manager who would be accountable for the efficient, accurate management and movement of stock into the store and between branches.</p><p>Key Responsibilities of a Warehouse Manager:</p><ul> <li>Ensuring that all stock control processes covering booking in, labeling, transfers, returns from customers, returns to suppliers and stock taking are adhered to as defined in the Store bible</li> <li>Achieving stock accuracy targets as agreed with line manager</li> <li>Manage stock direct from delivery onto shopfloor - NO storage of overstock</li> <li>Identifying and providing training needs for the team in order to ensure efficiency and accuracy within the warehouse and to complete training that is available in order to successfully perform their own job role</li> <li>Report all discrepancies in deliveries as outlined in Store bible and any additional processes to the Buying department</li> <li>Where no buyer/merchandiser is available to consult, make decisions on deliveries and report to Buying</li> <li>Plan order of process for incoming goods DIRECT FROM SUPPLIERS by communicating with shop floor and Manager and ensure flow of processed stock onto shop floor. Clearly communicate daily and weekly tasks to all reporting staff</li> <li>Liaise with Department supervisors for storage of overstock, planning space and accessibility</li> <li>Developing and maintaining good working relationships with sales staff, buyers and merchandisers and accounts</li> <li>Communicate the delivery schedule and expected POs to the store manager and sales staff at the daily/weekly meetings</li> <li>Represent the needs and requirements of the warehouse to all other store staff and HO</li> <li>Ensure professional, clear and documented communication with suppliers to cover all issues</li> <li>Resource planning and staff rotas</li> <li>Responsible for warehouse security</li> <li>Ensure all rubbish/cardboard/pallets are collected by relevant service provider</li> <li>Responsible for stationery ordering</li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/wales/warehouse-manager-jobs/id2766.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Administration Manager - Wales - Cardiff]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>The U.K.'s fastest growing chain of outdoor superstores...their passion and drive has been an essential ingredient to their success. They are one of the most successful unknown brands that we know!</p><p>They have 2 new stores due to open over the next 2 months - training will start in established stores - we are recruitng NOW!</p><p>Passion for the outdoors is great but not a must...however fun, enthusiastic, eager personality is essential...</p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>About the Administration Manager</p><p>We are looking for a strong operational manager to manage all day to day administration duties within the store, and support the Store Manager with shop floor duties when the business demands.</p><p>Key Responsibilities of an Administration Manager:</p><ul> <li>Manage the upkeep of all store personnel files, ensuring all statutory obligations are fulfilled.</li> <li>Preparing rotas for approval by the Store Manager.</li> <li>Managing, recording and communicating holiday entitlement.</li> <li>Ensuring up to date absence and timekeeping records are maintained.</li> <li>Ensuring any payroll queries are managed quickly and efficiently.</li> <li>Manage all cash office duties; recruit, select and train cash office deputies.</li> <li>Implementing all Human Resources policies & procedures including Recruitment & Selection, Absence Management, Performance Reviews, Holidays and Disciplinary Procedures etc.</li> <li>Duty managing the store as required.</li> <li>Manage the recruitment, training and performance of all till staff.</li> <li>To manage all consumable and services accounts.</li> <li>To deal with to a satisfactory conclusion all store correspondence, including charity requests.</li> <li>To undergo any additional training as required.</li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/wales/administration-manager-jobs/id2765.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Administration Manager - South East - Hampshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>The U.K.'s fastest growing chain of outdoor superstores...their passion and drive has been an essential ingredient to their success. They are one of the most successful unknown brands that we know!</p><p>They have 2 new stores due to open over the next 2 months - training will start in established stores - we are recruitng NOW!</p><p>Passion for the outdoors is great but not a must...however fun, enthusiastic, eager personality is essential...</p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>About the Administration Manager</p><p>We are looking for a strong operational manager to manage all day to day administration duties within the store, and support the Store Manager with shop floor duties when the business demands.</p><p>Key Responsibilities of an Administration Manager:</p><ul> <li>Manage the upkeep of all store personnel files, ensuring all statutory obligations are fulfilled.</li> <li>Preparing rotas for approval by the Store Manager.</li> <li>Managing, recording and communicating holiday entitlement.</li> <li>Ensuring up to date absence and timekeeping records are maintained.</li> <li>Ensuring any payroll queries are managed quickly and efficiently.</li> <li>Manage all cash office duties; recruit, select and train cash office deputies.</li> <li>Implementing all Human Resources policies & procedures including Recruitment & Selection, Absence Management, Performance Reviews, Holidays and Disciplinary Procedures etc.</li> <li>Duty managing the store as required.</li> <li>Manage the recruitment, training and performance of all till staff.</li> <li>To manage all consumable and services accounts.</li> <li>To deal with to a satisfactory conclusion all store correspondence, including charity requests.</li> <li>To undergo any additional training as required.</li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-east/administration-manager-jobs/id2764.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Assistant / Deputy Manager - South East - Hampshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>The U.K.'s fastest growing chain of outdoor superstores...their passion and drive has been an essential ingredient to their success. They are one of the most successful unknown brands that we know!</p><p>They have 2 new stores due to open over the next 2 months - training will start in established stores - we are recruitng NOW!</p><p>Passion for the outdoors is great but not a must...however fun, enthusiastic, eager personality is essential...</p><h2>About the Role</h2><p><b>THE ROLE of an ASSISTANT MANAGER</b></p><ul> <li>We need enthusiastic people who believe that going the extra mile for customers is what service is all about.</li> <li>Take responsibility for specific areas of activity from day to day, as assigned by the Store Manager</li> <li>To deputise for the Manager by being totally in charge of the store in their absence</li> <li>Attention to administration</li> <li>Day-to-day operation of a busy Outdoor Leisure store</li> <li>Uphold great customer service through training</li> <li>Encourage sales and achieve budgets</li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-east/assistant-deputy-manager-jobs/id2763.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Assistant / Deputy Manager - Wales - Cardiff]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>The U.K.'s fastest growing chain of outdoor superstores...their passion and drive has been an essential ingredient to their success. They are one of the most successful unknown brands that we know!</p><p>They have 2 new stores due to open over the next 2 months - training will start in established stores - we are recruitng NOW!</p><p>Passion for the outdoors is great but not a must...however fun, enthusiastic, eager personality is essential...</p><h2>About the Role</h2><p><b>THE ROLE of an ASSISTANT MANAGER</b></p><ul> <li>We need enthusiastic people who believe that going the extra mile for customers is what service is all about.</li> <li>Take responsibility for specific areas of activity from day to day, as assigned by the Store Manager</li> <li>To deputise for the Manager by being totally in charge of the store in their absence</li> <li>Attention to administration</li> <li>Day-to-day operation of a busy Outdoor Leisure store</li> <li>Uphold great customer service through training</li> <li>Encourage sales and achieve budgets</li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/wales/assistant-deputy-manager-jobs/id2762.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Store Manager - Scotland - Aberdeenshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>Offering a wide range of branded merchandise including fashion, sportswear, electricals, gifts and homewares this retailer is a leader in its field...<br /> </p><p>They are part of the local community, bringing local jobs to local people and offering smaller communities a department store. They assist in providing an increase in customer traffic for local retailers, breathing life into these otherwise quiet streets.</p><p> <br /> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>They are now looking to appoint a Store Manager to report into the Area Manager. You will effectively manage and control operations within the store in accordance with company policies and procedures. </p><p>Highly professional and an excellent communicator and motivator, you will lead by example and take ownership of the store to maximise profit and minimise losses.</p><p>From the outset you will be encouraged to use your own initiative, giving you the opportunity to make a real contribution towards the success of your store.</p><p>A 'hands' on role, you will be equipped to find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate that you are commercially aware as you effectively manage and comply with cash management and back office procedures, security, merchandising guidelines and stock file accuracy and dealing effectively with customer and staff issues. <br /> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/scotland/store-manager-jobs/id2761.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Store Manager - Yorkshire - South Yorkshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>Offering a wide range of branded merchandise including fashion, sportswear, electricals, gifts and homewares this retailer is a leader in its field...<br /> </p><p>They are part of the local community, bringing local jobs to local people and offering smaller communities a department store. They assist in providing an increase in customer traffic for local retailers, breathing life into these otherwise quiet streets.</p><p> <br /> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>They are now looking to appoint a Store Manager to report into the Area Manager. You will effectively manage and control operations within the store in accordance with company policies and procedures. </p><p>Highly professional and an excellent communicator and motivator, you will lead by example and take ownership of the store to maximise profit and minimise losses.</p><p>From the outset you will be encouraged to use your own initiative, giving you the opportunity to make a real contribution towards the success of your store.</p><p>A 'hands' on role, you will be equipped to find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate that you are commercially aware as you effectively manage and comply with cash management and back office procedures, security, merchandising guidelines and stock file accuracy and dealing effectively with customer and staff issues. <br /> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/yorkshire/store-manager-jobs/id2760.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Store Manager - East Midlands - Lincolnshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>Offering a wide range of branded merchandise including fashion, sportswear, electricals, gifts and homewares this retailer is a leader in its field...<br /> </p><p>They are part of the local community, bringing local jobs to local people and offering smaller communities a department store. They assist in providing an increase in customer traffic for local retailers, breathing life into these otherwise quiet streets.</p><p> <br /> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>They are now looking to appoint a Store Manager to report into the Area Manager. You will effectively manage and control operations within the store in accordance with company policies and procedures. </p><p>Highly professional and an excellent communicator and motivator, you will lead by example and take ownership of the store to maximise profit and minimise losses.</p><p>From the outset you will be encouraged to use your own initiative, giving you the opportunity to make a real contribution towards the success of your store.</p><p>A 'hands' on role, you will be equipped to find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate that you are commercially aware as you effectively manage and comply with cash management and back office procedures, security, merchandising guidelines and stock file accuracy and dealing effectively with customer and staff issues. <br /> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/east-midlands/store-manager-jobs/id2759.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Store Manager - Wales - Powys]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>Offering a wide range of branded merchandise including fashion, sportswear, electricals, gifts and homewares this retailer is a leader in its field...<br /> </p><p>They are part of the local community, bringing local jobs to local people and offering smaller communities a department store. They assist in providing an increase in customer traffic for local retailers, breathing life into these otherwise quiet streets.</p><p> <br /> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>They are now looking to appoint a Store Manager to report into the Area Manager. You will effectively manage and control operations within the store in accordance with company policies and procedures. </p><p>Highly professional and an excellent communicator and motivator, you will lead by example and take ownership of the store to maximise profit and minimise losses.</p><p>From the outset you will be encouraged to use your own initiative, giving you the opportunity to make a real contribution towards the success of your store.</p><p>A 'hands' on role, you will be equipped to find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate that you are commercially aware as you effectively manage and comply with cash management and back office procedures, security, merchandising guidelines and stock file accuracy and dealing effectively with customer and staff issues. <br /> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/wales/store-manager-jobs/id2758.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Store Manager - Scotland - Perth &amp; Kinross]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>Offering a wide range of branded merchandise including fashion, sportswear, electricals, gifts and homewares this retailer is a leader in its field...<br /> </p><p>They are part of the local community, bringing local jobs to local people and offering smaller communities a department store. They assist in providing an increase in customer traffic for local retailers, breathing life into these otherwise quiet streets.</p><p> <br /> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>They are now looking to appoint a Store Manager to report into the Area Manager. You will effectively manage and control operations within the store in accordance with company policies and procedures. </p><p>Highly professional and an excellent communicator and motivator, you will lead by example and take ownership of the store to maximise profit and minimise losses.</p><p>From the outset you will be encouraged to use your own initiative, giving you the opportunity to make a real contribution towards the success of your store.</p><p>A 'hands' on role, you will be equipped to find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate that you are commercially aware as you effectively manage and comply with cash management and back office procedures, security, merchandising guidelines and stock file accuracy and dealing effectively with customer and staff issues. <br /> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/scotland/store-manager-jobs/id2757.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Store Manager - London - North London]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>An opportunity to join an exciting, established and rapidly expanding retailer...This retailer leads within its sector in Ireland; they have 7 retail stores in the UK and are planning on growing to 25 retail stores + over the next two years...giving you the chance to start your career at the grass roots of an up and coming company!</p><p>The company's goal is to provide consumers with an extensive range of high quality products at competitive prices.   Future employees need dedication to give customers a memorable service; be able to think on your feet, go that extra mile, have desire and deliver autonomy, be forward thinking, enjoy a fast pace, be inspirational in leadership, maximise all business opportunities, introduce new innovative ideas...</p><p> the essential ingredient needed is passion...<br /> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p><b>Skills required to be a Store Manager:</b></p><ul> <li>Strong leadership with a &quot;can do&quot; mindset.</li> <li>Target and K.P.I driven with excellent cost control management.</li> <li>The ability to work in an autonomous environment with a limited support structure.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills.</li> <li>Exceptional customer service.</li> <li>High standard of visual presentation and merchandising.</li> <li>The ability to manage a high turnover unit with a footprint of between 10-25,000 Sq Ft.</li> <li>An understanding of the need for flexibility particularly in peak trading.</li> <li>The desire to continually develop your business.</li> <li>Career driven Store Manager.</li> <li>Strong personality and presence.</li> <li>Outstanding leadership skills as a Store Manager.</li> <li>Dynamic persona.</li> <li>Adaptable and flexible in your management style and approach.</li></ul><p> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/london/store-manager-jobs/id2755.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Assistant / Deputy Manager - South East - Surrey]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>Offering a wide range of branded merchandise including fashion, sportswear, electricals, gifts and homewares this retailer is a leader in its field...<br /> </p><p>They are part of the local community, bringing local jobs to local people and offering smaller communities a department store. They assist in providing an increase in customer traffic for local retailers, breathing life into these otherwise quiet streets.</p><p> <br /> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>They are now looking to appoint an Assistant Store Manager, to assist the Store Manager in managing the overall operations. </p><p>The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills, team playing skills and drive - you will contribute to maximising sales and minimising loss.</p><p>You will have supervisory experience gained in a busy store environment and be able to demonstrate compliance of back office and cash management procedures, security procedures, merchandising and stock file accuracy.</p><p>You will be a problem solver and a motivator as you inspire and assist your store manager in leading a successful team, dealing effectively with customers and staff issues.</p><p>You will be required to work a 39 hour week and have 2 weekends off in 4. <br /> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-east/assistant-deputy-manager-jobs/id2754.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Website Content Writer - Yorkshire - South Yorkshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>The U.K.'s fastest growing chain of outdoor superstores, they are specialists in what they do...fast paced out of town retailer...their passion and drive has been an essential ingredient to their success. They are one of the most successful retail brands that we know!</p><p>Passion for the outdoors is great but not a must...however fun, enthusiastic, eager personality is essential...</p><h2>About the Role</h2><ul> <li>An effective writing style that is fresh, consistent and customer friendly.</li> <li>A knack for editing and proof reading with good research skills. .</li> <li>An understanding of keywords and meta tags - Ability to write web page titles, meta tag descriptions, alt tags for images etc.</li> <li>A flair for writing with an understanding of what works on the internet.</li> <li>An ability to work in a team with good communication skills.</li> <li>Writing web content for websites / portals from scratch.</li> <li>Editing and Proof reading content once written.</li> <li>Writing, editing and proof reading copy for client projects based on the material supplied by them.</li> <li>Writing product descriptions, brand support material etc.</li> <li>Proof reading, editing and writing content on a regular basis for building up the website including informative short articles.</li> <li>Check web pages finally before making them live.</li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/yorkshire/website-content-writer-jobs/id2753.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Garment Technologist - Yorkshire - South Yorkshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>The U.K.'s fastest growing chain of outdoor superstores, they are specialists in what they do...fast paced out of town retailer...their passion and drive has been an essential ingredient to their success. They are one of the most successful retail outdoor brands that we know!</p><p> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>The business is heavily investing in its own brand garment ranges and is in the process of making additions and developing the range.<br />Due to the growth we are looking to recruit an experience garment technologist to support the own brand product working very closely with the Quality Control manager and Own Brand designer.</p><ul> <li>Assist with product development, within the timelines of the critical path, to ensure the delivery of accurate sales samples and bulk productions are correct.</li> <li>Knowledge and experience of fabric wear and quality - experience in the outdoor sector working with well known brands outdoor clothing brands would be an advantage.</li> <li>Experience of garment taping and creating size charts is essential.</li> <li>You must have a successful track record within a technical role, you will ideally have worked with an outdoor or sports related product.</li> <li>&lsquo;Can do' attitude and a drive to always deliver.</li> <li>Excellent base understanding or technical products and fabrics.</li> <li>Sound knowledge of development processes and standards.</li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/yorkshire/garment-technologist-jobs/id2751.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Allocator - Yorkshire - South Yorkshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>The U.K.'s fastest growing chain of outdoor superstores, they are specialists in what they do...fast paced out of town retailer...their passion and drive has been an essential ingredient to their success. They are one of the most successful retail brands that we know!</p><p>Passion for the outdoors is great but not a must...however fun, enthusiastic, eager personality is essential...</p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>The U.K.'s fastest growing chain of outdoor retail superstores...is recruiting an ALLOCATOR ...to focus on this specialised category.</p><ul> <li>Making sure the products are in the right place at the right time is essential!</li> <li>As part of this busy and fast growing outdoor retail company you'll be crunching the numbers and working closely with our stores and suppliers to get our kit out there.</li> <li>Your past experience will have given you excellent experience of working within a large SKU environment using best practice.</li> <li>You will have excellent analytical and numeric approach will ensure it's all plain sailing.</li> <li>Working under pressure and to tight deadlines will not faze you...</li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/yorkshire/allocator-jobs/id2750.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Forecourt Assistant Manager - Yorkshire - West Yorkshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><strong>A prime operator leading the competition with a successful multi-faced business.</strong></p><p><strong>Innovation comes natural to the changing face of this big player operating across the length and breadths of Great Britain.</strong></p><p><strong>Future employees need dedication to give some 80 million customers a memorable service; beable to think on your feet, go the extra mile, desire and deliver autonomy, forward thinking, fast pace, inspirational leadership, maximising all business opportunities, introducing new innovative ideas and the essential ingredient needed is passion...</strong></p><p><b>So you want to be involved in a business that is simply going that extra mile? Internally the opportunities are endless from sales assistant through to being part of the senior team driving this cutting edge multi million pound business...</b></p><p><strong>Then read on... </strong></p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>The role involves the day to day running of a busy forecourt operation</p><ul> <li>To maximise unit sales</li> <li>Ensuring unit cleanliness and standards</li> <li>Compliance with Health, Safety and Fuel regulations</li> <li>Implement and adhere to company policies and procedures</li> <li>Delivering excellent customer service</li> <li>Managing, developing and motivation of the team</li> <li>Rostering the team in accordance with business needs</li> <li>Successful implementation of promotions</li> <li>Duty management responsibilities</li> <li>Adherence to brand standards</li></ul><p><b>Benefits:</b></p><ul> <li>Competitive basic salary</li> <li>Free meal whilst at work</li> <li>30% discount on catering</li> <li>15% retail discount (exclusions apply)</li> <li>Discount on Hotels subject to availability - room rate £20</li> <li>22 days holiday plus days in lieu for Bank Holidays worked - increases to 25 days at 5 yrs service - 27 days at 10 yrs service</li> <li>Free Parking</li> <li>Wage review annually based on performance</li> <li>Access to stakeholder pension scheme</li> <li>Access to &quot;You at Work&quot; benefits package offering various discounts on shopping, entertainment, leisure etc.</li> <li>Child care voucher scheme worth up to £1196 per year per parent </li></ul><p><br /> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/yorkshire/forecourt-assistant-manager-jobs/id2747.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Assistant / Deputy Manager - London - North London]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>An opportunity to join an exciting, established and rapidly expanding retailer...This retailer leads within its sector in Ireland; they have 7 retail stores in the UK and are planning on growing to 25 retail stores + over the next two years...giving you the chance to start your career at the grass roots of an up and coming company!</p><p>The company's goal is to provide consumers with an extensive range of high quality products at competitive prices.   Future employees need dedication to give customers a memorable service; be able to think on your feet, go that extra mile, have desire and deliver autonomy, be forward thinking, enjoy a fast pace, be inspirational in leadership, maximise all business opportunities, introduce new innovative ideas...</p><p> the essential ingredient needed is passion...<br /> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>You can influence the business with the implementation of your ideas and building of a great team. Keeping your keen eye on the standards of merchandising and layout will drive the success of the operation for which you will have full accountability. </p><p>You will be career driven and very hard working with the drive and determination to push both yourself and team. Delivering exceptional customer service will be a high priority, in return you will be given opportunities to significantly enhance your skill set and progress your career in a short time scale.</p><p>This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the first stage of a rapid expansion program.<br /> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/london/assistant-deputy-manager-jobs/id2744.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Buyer - Yorkshire - South Yorkshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>The U.K.'s fastest growing chain of outdoor superstores, they are specialists in what they do...fast paced out of town retailer...their passion and drive has been an essential ingredient to their success. They are one of the most successful retail brands that we know!</p><p>Passion for the outdoors is great but not a must...however fun, enthusiastic, eager personality is essential...</p><h2>About the Role</h2><ul> <li>We need enthusiastic people who believe that going the extra mile for customers is what service is all about. </li> <li>You will plan and select the Outdoor Footwear range, type and quantity of products according to customer demand i.e. price, quality and availability, outdoor footwear market trends and budget.</li> <li>You will maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers for future products.</li> <li>Meet with suppliers and negotiate terms of contract.</li> <li>Manage plans for stock levels, reacting to change in demand and logistics.</li> <li>Analyse consumer buying patterns and predicting future trends.</li> <li>Liase with merchandisers on stock levels.</li> <li>Establish slow moving lines within each category and implement an exit stratigy.</li> <li>Liase with operation team to ensure supply meets demand.</li> <li>Seek merchandise feedback from customers.</li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/yorkshire/buyer-jobs/id2740.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Quality Control Manager - Yorkshire - South Yorkshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>The U.K.'s fastest growing chain of outdoor superstores, they are specialists in what they do...fast paced out of town retailer...their passion and drive has been an essential ingredient to their success. They are one of the most successful retail brands that we know!</p><p>Passion for the outdoors is great but not a must...however fun, enthusiastic, eager personality is essential...</p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>THE ROLE</p><ul> <li>Candidate will be responsible for all Quality issues from start to finish of Garment Manufacturing.</li> <li>Give stress to new quality conscious vendor and product development.</li> <li>Timely planning and management of Shipments with quality aspect.</li> <li>Motivate & train people about proper quality.</li> <li>Have to ensure right quality first time / testing, inspection standards.</li> <li>Taking corrective & preventive actions for non - conformities.</li> <li>Liaise with internal and external customers.</li> <li>Develop, implement and monitor compliance.</li> <li>Revise and implement policy on quality, supplier relationships and customer terms of trade.</li> <li>Manage and control third party contractors.</li> <li>System, planning, design and implementation.</li></ul><p> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/yorkshire/quality-control-manager-jobs/id2739.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Catering / Restaurant Manager - Yorkshire - West Yorkshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><strong>A prime operator leading the competition with a successful multi-faced business.</strong></p><p><strong>Innovation comes natural to the changing face of this big player operating across the length and breadths of Great Britain.</strong></p><p><strong>Future employees need dedication to give some 80 million customers a memorable service; beable to think on your feet, go the extra mile, desire and deliver autonomy, forward thinking, fast pace, inspirational leadership, maximising all business opportunities, introducing new innovative ideas and the essential ingredient needed is passion...</strong></p><p><b>So you want to be involved in a business that is simply going that extra mile? Internally the opportunities are endless from sales assistant through to being part of the senior team driving this cutting edge multi million pound business...</b></p><p><strong>Then read on... </strong></p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>The role involves the day to day operation of a self service, high quality restaurant.</p><p> To maximise unit sales<br /> Ensuring unit cleanliness and standards<br /> Compliance with Health & Safety regulations<br /> Implement and adhere to company policies and procedures<br /> Delivering excellent customer service<br /> Managing, developing and motivation of the team<br /> Rostering the team in accordance with business needs<br /> Successful implementation of promotions<br /> Setting & delivery of local sales plan<br /> Adherence to brand standards</p><p>Benefits: </p><p> Child care voucher scheme worth up to £1196 per year per parent<br /> On line employee benefits specialist with 190 clients including lastminute.com<br /> Free meal whilst at work <br /> 30% on all other meals <br /> 30% on Hotels <br /> 22 days holiday <br /> Free Parking <br /> Wage review twice a year 1% - 8% <br /> Access to a stake holder pension scheme<br /> Plus CAREER PROGRESSION<br /> </p><p><br /><br /><br /> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/yorkshire/catering-restaurant-manager-jobs/id2737.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Head Of E-commerce - Yorkshire - South Yorkshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>The U.K.'s fastest growing chain of outdoor superstores, they are specialists in what they do...fast paced out of town retailer...their passion and drive has been an essential ingredient to their success. They are one of the most successful retail brands that we know!</p><p>Passion for the outdoors is great but not a must...however fun, enthusiastic, eager personality is essential...</p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>THE ROLE HEAD OF E COMMERCE<br />As the Head of E-commerce you will be responsible for the planning, development and execution of all aspects of online activities. <br /> </p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul> <li>The role is accountable for the development and strategy for e-commerce.</li> <li>Ensuring the site is regarded as industry leading in terms of design, ease of use and level of revenue generated.</li> <li>Driving communication with all our trade customers to maximise awareness and usage of our brand portfolio and the services we offer</li> <li>Driving online brand communication with our consumers to support the priorities of our product and marketing team</li> <li>Developing future e-commerce strategy</li> <li>Analysis of sales, site performance, email campaigns and internal and external marketing programs.</li> <li>Ongoing analysis of key business metrics including classification and key item sales, site traffic, conversion analysis, registered user growth and behaviour.</li> <li>Strong management and leadership skills will be required whilst being a key member of the operational management team.</li> <li>Create an effective partnership and regular communication with other departments, (Product, Marketing, Sales) to ensure awareness of e-commerce initiatives and opportunities.</li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/yorkshire/head-of-e-commerce-jobs/id2735.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Assistant / Deputy Manager - West Midlands - West Midlands]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><b>Our Client is an award winning outdoor retailer with over 35 stores located throughout the UK...</b></p><p><b>It is their mission to provide the best equipment, advice and information to like-minded people with a passion for the great outdoors...<br /></b></p><p><b>They started life as a camping business when the founders sold a range of basic camping accessories... 30 years later, they are a multi-award winning retailer with numerous thriving stores located nationwide. They have an award winning website and a highly successful mail order service...</b><b> </b></p><p><b>They offer a great working atmosphere where you will not only enjoy working in the business but will be developed into a manager of the future through excellent training and support.</b></p><h2>About the Role</h2><ul> <li>You will be responsible for the effective support for the Store Manager by maintaining high company standards and to manage the store in the manager's absence.</li> <li>You will take responsibility for specific areas of activity from day to day, as assigned by the Store Manager.</li> <li>Deputise for the Manager.</li> <li>Uphold great customer service</li> <li>Encourage and drive sales</li> <li>Achieve budgets  </li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/west-midlands/assistant-deputy-manager-jobs/id2734.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Assistant / Deputy Manager - South East - Essex]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>Offering a wide range of branded merchandise including fashion, sportswear, electricals, gifts and homewares this retailer is a leader in its field...<br /> </p><p>They are part of the local community, bringing local jobs to local people and offering smaller communities a department store. They assist in providing an increase in customer traffic for local retailers, breathing life into these otherwise quiet streets.</p><p> <br /> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>They are now looking to appoint an Assistant Store Manager, to assist the Store Manager in managing the overall operations. </p><p>The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills, team playing skills and drive - you will contribute to maximising sales and minimising loss.</p><p>You will have supervisory experience gained in a busy store environment and be able to demonstrate compliance of back office and cash management procedures, security procedures, merchandising and stock file accuracy.</p><p>You will be a problem solver and a motivator as you inspire and assist your store manager in leading a successful team, dealing effectively with customers and staff issues.</p><p>You will be required to work a 39 hour week and have 2 weekends off in 4. <br /> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-east/assistant-deputy-manager-jobs/id2731.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Store Manager - Wales - Gwyndd]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>Offering a wide range of branded merchandise including fashion, sportswear, electricals, gifts and homewares this retailer is a leader in its field...<br /> </p><p>They are part of the local community, bringing local jobs to local people and offering smaller communities a department store. They assist in providing an increase in customer traffic for local retailers, breathing life into these otherwise quiet streets.</p><p> <br /> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>They are now looking to appoint a Store Manager to report into the Area Manager. You will effectively manage and control operations within the store in accordance with company policies and procedures. </p><p>Highly professional and an excellent communicator and motivator, you will lead by example and take ownership of the store to maximise profit and minimise losses.</p><p>From the outset you will be encouraged to use your own initiative, giving you the opportunity to make a real contribution towards the success of your store.</p><p>A 'hands' on role, you will be equipped to find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate that you are commercially aware as you effectively manage and comply with cash management and back office procedures, security, merchandising guidelines and stock file accuracy and dealing effectively with customer and staff issues. <br /> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/wales/store-manager-jobs/id2730.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Store Manager - East Midlands - Derbyshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>The UK's largest independent toy retailer with a continuing mission to be passionate about toys. It offers customers a wide range of toys, games, dolls, dressing up kits, puzzles and much more for all ages based on it's &lsquo;value for money' principle.</p><p>Do you want fun and laughter at work? </p><p>Do you want to play games and entertain your customers?</p><p>Do you want a rewarding career with lots of enjoyment?</p><p>Most of all do you want a work life balance?<br /> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>We are seeking a Store Manager to join an existing team and drive the store forward.</p><p> You will be customer focused and team focused. Your personality will shine through any situation...</p><p>As a Store Manager you will be able to deal with all terms of managing a store and be involved in all financial duties of a store, you will lead, motivate and develop the team in order to maximise the sales potential of the store and to meet and sales targets.:.</p><p> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/east-midlands/store-manager-jobs/id2726.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Store Manager - South West - Wiltshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>The UK's largest independent toy retailer with a continuing mission to be passionate about toys. It offers customers a wide range of toys, games, dolls, dressing up kits, puzzles and much more for all ages based on it's &lsquo;value for money' principle.</p><p>Do you want fun and laughter at work? </p><p>Do you want to play games and entertain your customers?</p><p>Do you want a rewarding career with lots of enjoyment?</p><p>Most of all do you want a work life balance?<br /> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>We are seeking a Store Manager to join an existing team and drive the store forward.</p><p> You will be customer focused and team focused. Your personality will shine through any situation...</p><p>As a Store Manager you will be able to deal with all terms of managing a store and be involved in all financial duties of a store, you will lead, motivate and develop the team in order to maximise the sales potential of the store and to meet and sales targets.:.</p><p> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-west/store-manager-jobs/id2725.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Store Manager - West Midlands - Shropshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>Offering a wide range of branded merchandise including fashion, sportswear, electricals, gifts and homewares this retailer is a leader in its field...<br /> </p><p>They are part of the local community, bringing local jobs to local people and offering smaller communities a department store. They assist in providing an increase in customer traffic for local retailers, breathing life into these otherwise quiet streets.</p><p> <br /> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>They are now looking to appoint a Store Manager to report into the Area Manager. You will effectively manage and control operations within the store in accordance with company policies and procedures. </p><p>Highly professional and an excellent communicator and motivator, you will lead by example and take ownership of the store to maximise profit and minimise losses.</p><p>From the outset you will be encouraged to use your own initiative, giving you the opportunity to make a real contribution towards the success of your store.</p><p>A 'hands' on role, you will be equipped to find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate that you are commercially aware as you effectively manage and comply with cash management and back office procedures, security, merchandising guidelines and stock file accuracy and dealing effectively with customer and staff issues. <br /> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/west-midlands/store-manager-jobs/id2724.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Catering / Restaurant Manager - South East - ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><strong>A prime operator leading the competition with a successful multi-faced business.</strong></p><p><strong>Innovation comes natural to the changing face of this big player operating across the length and breadths of Great Britain.</strong></p><p><strong>Future employees need dedication to give some 80 million customers a memorable service; beable to think on your feet, go the extra mile, desire and deliver autonomy, forward thinking, fast pace, inspirational leadership, maximising all business opportunities, introducing new innovative ideas and the essential ingredient needed is passion...</strong></p><p><b>So you want to be involved in a business that is simply going that extra mile? Internally the opportunities are endless from sales assistant through to being part of the senior team driving this cutting edge multi million pound business...</b></p><p><strong>Then read on... </strong></p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>The role involves the day to day operation of a self service, high quality restaurant.</p><p> To maximise unit sales<br /> Ensuring unit cleanliness and standards<br /> Compliance with Health & Safety regulations<br /> Implement and adhere to company policies and procedures<br /> Delivering excellent customer service<br /> Managing, developing and motivation of the team<br /> Rostering the team in accordance with business needs<br /> Successful implementation of promotions<br /> Setting & delivery of local sales plan<br /> Adherence to brand standards</p><p>Benefits: </p><p> Child care voucher scheme worth up to £1196 per year per parent<br /> On line employee benefits specialist with 190 clients including lastminute.com<br /> Free meal whilst at work <br /> 30% on all other meals <br /> 30% on Hotels <br /> 22 days holiday <br /> Free Parking <br /> Wage review twice a year 1% - 8% <br /> Access to a stake holder pension scheme<br /> Plus CAREER PROGRESSION<br /> </p><p><br /><br /><br /> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-east/catering-restaurant-manager-jobs/id2722.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Assistant / Deputy Manager - Scotland - Aberdeenshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><b>Our Client is an award winning outdoor retailer with over 35 stores located throughout the UK...</b></p><p><b>It is their mission to provide the best equipment, advice and information to like-minded people with a passion for the great outdoors...<br /></b></p><p><b>They started life as a camping business when the founders sold a range of basic camping accessories... 30 years later, they are a multi-award winning retailer with numerous thriving stores located nationwide. They have an award winning website and a highly successful mail order service...</b><b> </b></p><p><b>They offer a great working atmosphere where you will not only enjoy working in the business but will be developed into a manager of the future through excellent training and support.</b></p><h2>About the Role</h2><ul> <li>You will be responsible for the effective support for the Store Manager by maintaining high company standards and to manage the store in the manager's absence.</li> <li>You will take responsibility for specific areas of activity from day to day, as assigned by the Store Manager.</li> <li>Deputise for the Manager.</li> <li>Uphold great customer service</li> <li>Encourage and drive sales</li> <li>Achieve budgets  </li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/scotland/assistant-deputy-manager-jobs/id2717.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Assistant / Deputy Manager - South West - Bristol Area]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><strong>A prime operator leading the competition with a successful multi-faced business.</strong></p><p><strong>Innovation comes natural to the changing face of this big player operating across the length and breadths of Great Britain.</strong></p><p><strong>Future employees need dedication to give some 80 million customers a memorable service; beable to think on your feet, go the extra mile, desire and deliver autonomy, forward thinking, fast pace, inspirational leadership, maximising all business opportunities, introducing new innovative ideas and the essential ingredient needed is passion...</strong></p><p><b>So you want to be involved in a business that is simply going that extra mile? Internally the opportunities are endless from sales assistant through to being part of the senior team driving this cutting edge multi million pound business...</b></p><p><strong>Then read on... </strong></p><h2>About the Role</h2><p> <b>Team Manager</b></p><p>Currently we are looking for a strong enthusiastic individual with a passion for high standards, outstanding customer service and an energetic personal drive; you could currently be a supervisor or assistant manager or manager in training looking to develop your career. We want someone who wants to progress. <br /><br />The role involves the day-to-day operation of a restaurant area<br /> </p><p><b>Benefits:</b></p><ul> <li>Competitive basic salary</li> <li>Free meal whilst at work</li> <li>30% discount on catering</li> <li>15% retail discount (exclusions apply)</li> <li>Discount on Hotels subject to availability - room rate £20</li> <li>22 days holiday plus days in lieu for Bank Holidays worked - increases to 25 days at 5 yrs service - 27 days at 10 yrs service</li> <li>Free Parking</li> <li>Wage review annually based on performance</li> <li>Access to stakeholder pension scheme</li> <li>Access to &quot;You at Work&quot; benefits package offering various discounts on shopping, entertainment, leisure etc.</li> <li>Child care voucher scheme worth up to £1196 per year per parent</li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-west/assistant-deputy-manager-jobs/id2710.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Catering / Restaurant Manager - South West - Bristol Area]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><strong>A prime operator leading the competition with a successful multi-faced business.</strong></p><p><strong>Innovation comes natural to the changing face of this big player operating across the length and breadths of Great Britain.</strong></p><p><strong>Future employees need dedication to give some 80 million customers a memorable service; beable to think on your feet, go the extra mile, desire and deliver autonomy, forward thinking, fast pace, inspirational leadership, maximising all business opportunities, introducing new innovative ideas and the essential ingredient needed is passion...</strong></p><p><b>So you want to be involved in a business that is simply going that extra mile? Internally the opportunities are endless from sales assistant through to being part of the senior team driving this cutting edge multi million pound business...</b></p><p><strong>Then read on... </strong></p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>The role involves the day to day operation of a self service, high quality restaurant.</p><p> To maximise unit sales<br /> Ensuring unit cleanliness and standards<br /> Compliance with Health & Safety regulations<br /> Implement and adhere to company policies and procedures<br /> Delivering excellent customer service<br /> Managing, developing and motivation of the team<br /> Rostering the team in accordance with business needs<br /> Successful implementation of promotions<br /> Setting & delivery of local sales plan<br /> Adherence to brand standards</p><p>Benefits: </p><p> Child care voucher scheme worth up to £1196 per year per parent<br /> On line employee benefits specialist with 190 clients including lastminute.com<br /> Free meal whilst at work <br /> 30% on all other meals <br /> 30% on Hotels <br /> 22 days holiday <br /> Free Parking <br /> Wage review twice a year 1% - 8% <br /> Access to a stake holder pension scheme<br /> Plus CAREER PROGRESSION<br /> </p><p><br /><br /><br /> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-west/catering-restaurant-manager-jobs/id2709.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Assistant / Deputy Manager - East Midlands - Nottinghamshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>The UK's largest independent toy retailer with a continuing mission to be passionate about toys. It offers customers a wide range of toys, games, dolls, dressing up kits, puzzles and much more for all ages based on it's &lsquo;value for money' principle.</p><p>Do you want fun and laughter at work? </p><p>Do you want to play games and entertain your customers?</p><p>Do you want a rewarding career with lots of enjoyment?</p><p>Most of all do you want a work life balance?<br /> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>We are seeking an Assistant Manager to join an existing team and help the Manager drive the store forward. </p><p>The role requires a highly motivated Assistant Manager with a proven track record in a retail management.</p><p>You will be competitive market place where you will deliver guidance and motivation to your team. You will be able to think smart and manage high volumes of stock to maximise product availability to your customers and consistently achieve sales.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:  </p><ul> <li>KPI management.</li> <li>Team Management and motivation.</li> <li>Driving sales.</li> <li>Stock management.</li> <li>Merchandising. </li> <li>Store standards and high housekeeping standards.  </li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/east-midlands/assistant-deputy-manager-jobs/id2704.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Store Manager - South East - Buckinghamshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>The UK's largest independent toy retailer with a continuing mission to be passionate about toys. It offers customers a wide range of toys, games, dolls, dressing up kits, puzzles and much more for all ages based on it's &lsquo;value for money' principle.</p><p>Do you want fun and laughter at work? </p><p>Do you want to play games and entertain your customers?</p><p>Do you want a rewarding career with lots of enjoyment?</p><p>Most of all do you want a work life balance?<br /> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>We are seeking a Store Manager to join an existing team and drive the store forward.</p><p> You will be customer focused and team focused. Your personality will shine through any situation...</p><p>As a Store Manager you will be able to deal with all terms of managing a store and be involved in all financial duties of a store, you will lead, motivate and develop the team in order to maximise the sales potential of the store and to meet and sales targets.:.</p><p> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-east/store-manager-jobs/id2695.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Store Manager - London - Central/West End]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>The UK's largest independent toy retailer with a continuing mission to be passionate about toys. It offers customers a wide range of toys, games, dolls, dressing up kits, puzzles and much more for all ages based on it's &lsquo;value for money' principle.</p><p>Do you want fun and laughter at work? </p><p>Do you want to play games and entertain your customers?</p><p>Do you want a rewarding career with lots of enjoyment?</p><p>Most of all do you want a work life balance?<br /> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>We are seeking a Store Manager to join an existing team and drive the store forward.</p><p> You will be customer focused and team focused. Your personality will shine through any situation...</p><p>As a Store Manager you will be able to deal with all terms of managing a store and be involved in all financial duties of a store, you will lead, motivate and develop the team in order to maximise the sales potential of the store and to meet and sales targets.:.</p><p> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/london/store-manager-jobs/id2694.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Assistant / Deputy Manager - London - West London]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><b>Our Client is an award winning outdoor retailer with over 35 stores located throughout the UK...</b></p><p><b>It is their mission to provide the best equipment, advice and information to like-minded people with a passion for the great outdoors...<br /></b></p><p><b>They started life as a camping business when the founders sold a range of basic camping accessories... 30 years later, they are a multi-award winning retailer with numerous thriving stores located nationwide. They have an award winning website and a highly successful mail order service...</b><b> </b></p><p><b>They offer a great working atmosphere where you will not only enjoy working in the business but will be developed into a manager of the future through excellent training and support.</b></p><h2>About the Role</h2><ul> <li>You will be responsible for the effective support for the Store Manager by maintaining high company standards and to manage the store in the manager's absence.</li> <li>You will take responsibility for specific areas of activity from day to day, as assigned by the Store Manager.</li> <li>Deputise for the Manager.</li> <li>Uphold great customer service</li> <li>Encourage and drive sales</li> <li>Achieve budgets  </li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/london/assistant-deputy-manager-jobs/id2687.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Assistant / Deputy Manager - Scotland - Lanarkshire &amp; Falkirk]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><b>Our Client is an award winning outdoor retailer with over 35 stores located throughout the UK...</b></p><p><b>It is their mission to provide the best equipment, advice and information to like-minded people with a passion for the great outdoors...<br /></b></p><p><b>They started life as a camping business when the founders sold a range of basic camping accessories... 30 years later, they are a multi-award winning retailer with numerous thriving stores located nationwide. They have an award winning website and a highly successful mail order service...</b><b> </b></p><p><b>They offer a great working atmosphere where you will not only enjoy working in the business but will be developed into a manager of the future through excellent training and support.</b></p><h2>About the Role</h2><ul> <li>You will be responsible for the effective support for the Store Manager by maintaining high company standards and to manage the store in the manager's absence.</li> <li>You will take responsibility for specific areas of activity from day to day, as assigned by the Store Manager.</li> <li>Deputise for the Manager.</li> <li>Uphold great customer service</li> <li>Encourage and drive sales</li> <li>Achieve budgets  </li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/scotland/assistant-deputy-manager-jobs/id2682.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Assistant / Deputy Manager - South East - Essex]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>An opportunity to join an exciting, established and rapidly expanding retailer...This retailer leads within its sector in Ireland; they have 7 retail stores in the UK and are planning on growing to 25 retail stores + over the next two years...giving you the chance to start your career at the grass roots of an up and coming company!</p><p>The company's goal is to provide consumers with an extensive range of high quality products at competitive prices.   Future employees need dedication to give customers a memorable service; be able to think on your feet, go that extra mile, have desire and deliver autonomy, be forward thinking, enjoy a fast pace, be inspirational in leadership, maximise all business opportunities, introduce new innovative ideas...</p><p> the essential ingredient needed is passion...<br /> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>You can influence the business with the implementation of your ideas and building of a great team. Keeping your keen eye on the standards of merchandising and layout will drive the success of the operation for which you will have full accountability. </p><p>You will be career driven and very hard working with the drive and determination to push both yourself and team. Delivering exceptional customer service will be a high priority, in return you will be given opportunities to significantly enhance your skill set and progress your career in a short time scale.</p><p>This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the first stage of a rapid expansion program.<br /> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-east/assistant-deputy-manager-jobs/id2678.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Store Manager - South East - Essex]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>An opportunity to join an exciting, established and rapidly expanding retailer...This retailer leads within its sector in Ireland; they have 7 retail stores in the UK and are planning on growing to 25 retail stores + over the next two years...giving you the chance to start your career at the grass roots of an up and coming company!</p><p>The company's goal is to provide consumers with an extensive range of high quality products at competitive prices.   Future employees need dedication to give customers a memorable service; be able to think on your feet, go that extra mile, have desire and deliver autonomy, be forward thinking, enjoy a fast pace, be inspirational in leadership, maximise all business opportunities, introduce new innovative ideas...</p><p> the essential ingredient needed is passion...<br /> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p><b>Skills required to be a Store Manager:</b></p><ul> <li>Strong leadership with a &quot;can do&quot; mindset.</li> <li>Target and K.P.I driven with excellent cost control management.</li> <li>The ability to work in an autonomous environment with a limited support structure.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills.</li> <li>Exceptional customer service.</li> <li>High standard of visual presentation and merchandising.</li> <li>The ability to manage a high turnover unit with a footprint of between 10-25,000 Sq Ft.</li> <li>An understanding of the need for flexibility particularly in peak trading.</li> <li>The desire to continually develop your business.</li> <li>Career driven Store Manager.</li> <li>Strong personality and presence.</li> <li>Outstanding leadership skills as a Store Manager.</li> <li>Dynamic persona.</li> <li>Adaptable and flexible in your management style and approach.</li></ul><p> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-east/store-manager-jobs/id2677.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Buyer - East Midlands - Nottinghamshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><b>GROUP BUYER TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMS </b></p><p>Specialist areas <b>IT, TELECOMS, SECURITY AND GAMING EQUIPMENT</b></p><p>LOCATION NOTTINGHAM</p><p>SALARY CIRC £40'000</p><p>BENEFITS</p><ul> <li>Contributory Pension scheme.</li> <li>Private family Health Care for Permanent employees.</li> <li>Laptop.</li> <li>Mobile.</li> <li>25 days hol + BH with the option to buy and sell.</li> <li>Bonus upto 35% of basic salary based on groups EBITDA achievement against target.</li> <li>Excellent career development opportunities.</li></ul><p>An UK based operator with over 80yrs of successful trading is one of the leading multi faceted leisure operators in the World. They have grown organically and through acquisition successfully not only in the UK but expansion has and is taking them all over the world...<br /> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p><b>ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMS BUYER</b></p><ul> <li>IT literacy - experience of excel and word essential</li> <li>Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to drive significant value through an efficient procurement process</li> <li>Ability to identify new opportunities, present recommendations and lead the change for efficiencies outside of the existing portfolio of products and services without the need for initiation from customers</li> <li>Category management experience</li> <li>Excellent organisational skills and time management</li> <li>Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines</li> <li>Accuracy and attention to detail</li> <li>Excellent and confident customer service & communication skills - written & verbal</li> <li>Ability to develop credible relationships and engage successfully with a large and disparate stakeholder community</li> <li>Ability to interrogate, analyse, report and influence on data effectively</li> <li>Ability to identify and stop all nominated contract leakage</li> <li>Self motivated and a team player</li> <li>Flexible & adaptable</li> <li>Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects</li> <li>Experience in a fast paced procurement and commercial environment</li> <li>Must have a quantifiable record of achievement through the recommendation of efficiencies, cost reduction and service improvement initiatives</li> <li>Effective supplier and contract management</li> <li>Knowledge of contract law with the ability to understand and draft commercial contracts desirable</li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/east-midlands/buyer-jobs/id2675.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Catering / Restaurant Manager - South East - Buckinghamshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><strong>A prime operator leading the competition with a successful multi-faced business.</strong></p><p><strong>Innovation comes natural to the changing face of this big player operating across the length and breadths of Great Britain.</strong></p><p><strong>Future employees need dedication to give some 80 million customers a memorable service; beable to think on your feet, go the extra mile, desire and deliver autonomy, forward thinking, fast pace, inspirational leadership, maximising all business opportunities, introducing new innovative ideas and the essential ingredient needed is passion...</strong></p><p><b>So you want to be involved in a business that is simply going that extra mile? Internally the opportunities are endless from sales assistant through to being part of the senior team driving this cutting edge multi million pound business...</b></p><p><strong>Then read on... </strong></p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>The role involves the day to day running of a Branded Fast Food Outlet</p><ul> <li>To maximise unit sales</li> <li>Ensuring unit cleanliness and standards</li> <li>Compliance with Health & Safety regulations</li> <li>Implement and adhere to company policies and procedures</li> <li>Delivering excellent customer service</li> <li>Managing, developing and motivation of the team</li> <li>Rostering the team in accordance with business needs</li> <li>Successful implementation of promotions</li> <li>Setting & delivery of local sales plan</li> <li>Adherence to brand standard </li></ul><p> </p><p><br /> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-east/catering-restaurant-manager-jobs/id2668.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Assistant / Deputy Manager - London - South East London]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>An opportunity to join an exciting, established and rapidly expanding retailer...</p><p>The company's goal is to provide consumers with an extensive range of high quality products at competitive prices. Huge expansion is planned over the next 18 months giving you the chance to start your career at the grass roots of an up and coming company!</p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>You can influence the business with the implementation of your ideas and building of a great team. Keeping your keen eye on the standards of merchandising and layout will drive the success of the operation for which you will have full accountability. </p><p>You will be career driven and very hard working with the drive and determination to push both yourself and team. Delivering exceptional customer service will be a high priority, in return you will be given opportunities to significantly enhance your skill set and progress your career in a short time scale.</p><p>This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the first stage of a rapid expansion program.<br /> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/london/assistant-deputy-manager-jobs/id2665.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Assistant / Deputy Manager - South West - Wiltshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><b>Our Client is an award winning outdoor retailer with over 35 stores located throughout the UK...</b></p><p><b>It is their mission to provide the best equipment, advice and information to like-minded people with a passion for the great outdoors...<br /></b></p><p><b>They started life as a camping business when the founders sold a range of basic camping accessories... 30 years later, they are a multi-award winning retailer with numerous thriving stores located nationwide. They have an award winning website and a highly successful mail order service...</b><b> </b></p><p><b>They offer a great working atmosphere where you will not only enjoy working in the business but will be developed into a manager of the future through excellent training and support.</b></p><h2>About the Role</h2><ul> <li>You will be responsible for the effective support for the Store Manager by maintaining high company standards and to manage the store in the manager's absence.</li> <li>You will take responsibility for specific areas of activity from day to day, as assigned by the Store Manager.</li> <li>Deputise for the Manager.</li> <li>Uphold great customer service</li> <li>Encourage and drive sales</li> <li>Achieve budgets  </li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-west/assistant-deputy-manager-jobs/id2658.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Store Manager - South East - Oxfordshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><strong>A prime operator leading the competition with a successful multi-faced business.</strong></p><p><strong>Innovation comes natural to the changing face of this big player operating across the length and breadths of Great Britain.</strong></p><p><strong>Future employees need dedication to give some 80 million customers a memorable service; beable to think on your feet, go the extra mile, desire and deliver autonomy, forward thinking, fast pace, inspirational leadership, maximising all business opportunities, introducing new innovative ideas and the essential ingredient needed is passion...</strong></p><p><b>So you want to be involved in a business that is simply going that extra mile? Internally the opportunities are endless from sales assistant through to being part of the senior team driving this cutting edge multi million pound business...</b></p><p><strong>Then read on... </strong></p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>The role involves the day to day running of a Coffee Unit.</p><ul> <li>To maximise unit sales</li> <li>Ensuring unit cleanliness and standards</li> <li>Compliance with Health & Safety regulations</li> <li>Implement and adhere to company policies and procedures</li> <li>Delivering excellent customer service</li> <li>Managing, developing and motivation of the team</li> <li>Rostering the team in accordance with business needs</li> <li>Successful implementation of promotions</li> <li>Setting & delivery of local sales plan</li> <li>Adherence to brand standards</li></ul><p> <b>Benefits:</b></p><ul> <li>Competitive basic salary</li> <li>Free meal whilst at work</li> <li>30% discount on catering</li> <li>15% retail discount (exclusions apply)</li> <li>Discount on Hotels subject to availability - room rate £20</li> <li>22 days holiday plus days in lieu for Bank Holidays worked - increases to 25 days at 5 yrs service - 27 days at 10 yrs service</li> <li>Free Parking</li> <li>Wage review annually based on performance</li> <li>Access to stakeholder pension scheme</li> <li>Access to &quot;You at Work&quot; benefits package offering various discounts on shopping, entertainment, leisure etc.</li> <li>Child care voucher scheme worth up to £1196 per year per parent</li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-east/store-manager-jobs/id2646.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Hotel Manager - Yorkshire - South Yorkshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>The second largest hotel group within UK and Europe...The hotels and restaurants in Europe are friendly and family oriented. They operate in 9 European countries through a network of more than 380 hotels and restaurants.</p><p> <br /> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p><b>ROLE OF HOTEL MANAGER - 1st appointment</b></p><ul> <li>Responsible for the overall management of the hotel and F&B operations based in West Midlands.</li> <li>Maximise sales and profit through effectively leading your team.</li> <li>Maintaining brand standards.</li> <li>Driving customer service.</li> <li>Accountability for profit and loss.</li> <li>Manage and improve costs.</li> <li>Deliver agreed targets and sales plan.</li> <li>Keeping customers happy will be the most important thing to you.</li> <li>Ensure your team deliver and recognise the importance of great customer service in line with company best practise.</li> <li>Recruit and induct the right people for your team in line with company policy and provide ongoing development to help them reach their full potential.</li> <li>Analyse and benchmark the performance of your hotel, sharing best practise, and drive ongoing improvements in all areas.</li> <li>Ensure that all legislation is adhered to within your hotel, including employment law, health and safety, food hygiene, COSHH.</li> <li>Be friendly and helpful at all times, leading by example.</li> <li>Treat your colleagues in a fair and friendly way. <br />  </li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/yorkshire/hotel-manager-jobs/id2645.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Assistant / Deputy Manager - East Midlands - Leicestershire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><strong>A prime operator leading the competition with a successful multi-faced business.</strong></p><p><strong>Innovation comes natural to the changing face of this big player operating across the length and breadths of Great Britain.</strong></p><p><strong>Future employees need dedication to give some 80 million customers a memorable service; beable to think on your feet, go the extra mile, desire and deliver autonomy, forward thinking, fast pace, inspirational leadership, maximising all business opportunities, introducing new innovative ideas and the essential ingredient needed is passion...</strong></p><p><b>So you want to be involved in a business that is simply going that extra mile? Internally the opportunities are endless from sales assistant through to being part of the senior team driving this cutting edge multi million pound business...</b></p><p><strong>Then read on... </strong></p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>The role involves the day to day running of a Branded Fast Food Unit</p><ul> <li>To maximise unit sales</li> <li> Ensuring unit cleanliness and standards</li> <li> Compliance with Health & Safety regulations</li> <li> Implement and adhere to company policies and procedures</li> <li> Delivering excellent customer service</li> <li> Assisting in the managing, developing and motivation of the team</li> <li> Rostering the team in accordance with business needs</li> <li> Successful implementation of promotions</li> <li> Duty management responsibilities</li> <li> Adherence to brand standards</li></ul><p><b>Benefits:</b></p><ul> <li>Competitive basic salary</li> <li>Free meal whilst at work</li> <li>30% discount on catering</li> <li>15% retail discount (exclusions apply)</li> <li>Discount on Hotels subject to availability - room rate £20</li> <li>22 days holiday plus days in lieu for Bank Holidays worked - increases to 25 days at 5 yrs service - 27 days at 10 yrs service</li> <li>Free Parking</li> <li>Wage review annually based on performance</li> <li>Access to stakeholder pension scheme</li> <li>Access to &quot;You at Work&quot; benefits package offering various discounts on shopping, entertainment, leisure etc.</li> <li>Child care voucher scheme worth up to £1196 per year per parent</li></ul><p> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/east-midlands/assistant-deputy-manager-jobs/id2643.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Catering / Restaurant Assistant Manager - South East - Berkshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><strong>A prime operator leading the competition with a successful multi-faced business.</strong></p><p><strong>Innovation comes natural to the changing face of this big player operating across the length and breadths of Great Britain.</strong></p><p><strong>Future employees need dedication to give some 80 million customers a memorable service; beable to think on your feet, go the extra mile, desire and deliver autonomy, forward thinking, fast pace, inspirational leadership, maximising all business opportunities, introducing new innovative ideas and the essential ingredient needed is passion...</strong></p><p><b>So you want to be involved in a business that is simply going that extra mile? Internally the opportunities are endless from sales assistant through to being part of the senior team driving this cutting edge multi million pound business...</b></p><p><strong>Then read on... </strong></p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>The role involves the day to day running of a Branded Fast Food Unit</p><ul> <li>To maximise unit sales</li> <li> Ensuring unit cleanliness and standards</li> <li> Compliance with Health & Safety regulations</li> <li> Implement and adhere to company policies and procedures</li> <li> Delivering excellent customer service</li> <li> Assisting in the managing, developing and motivation of the team</li> <li> Rostering the team in accordance with business needs</li> <li> Successful implementation of promotions</li> <li> Duty management responsibilities</li> <li> Adherence to brand standards</li></ul><p><b>Benefits:</b></p><ul> <li>Competitive basic salary</li> <li>Free meal whilst at work</li> <li>30% discount on catering</li> <li>15% retail discount (exclusions apply)</li> <li>Discount on Hotels subject to availability - room rate £20</li> <li>22 days holiday plus days in lieu for Bank Holidays worked - increases to 25 days at 5 yrs service - 27 days at 10 yrs service</li> <li>Free Parking</li> <li>Wage review annually based on performance</li> <li>Access to stakeholder pension scheme</li> <li>Access to &quot;You at Work&quot; benefits package offering various discounts on shopping, entertainment, leisure etc.</li> <li>Child care voucher scheme worth up to £1196 per year per parent</li></ul><p> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-east/catering-restaurant-assistant-manager-jobs/id2623.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[General Catering Manager - Multi Site - South West - Bristol Area]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><strong>A prime operator leading the competition with a successful multi-faced business.</strong></p><p><strong>Innovation comes natural to the changing face of this big player operating across the length and breadths of Great Britain.</strong></p><p><strong>Future employees need dedication to give some 80 million customers a memorable service; beable to think on your feet, go the extra mile, desire and deliver autonomy, forward thinking, fast pace, inspirational leadership, maximising all business opportunities, introducing new innovative ideas and the essential ingredient needed is passion...</strong></p><p><b>So you want to be involved in a business that is simply going that extra mile? Internally the opportunities are endless from sales assistant through to being part of the senior team driving this cutting edge multi million pound business...</b></p><p><strong>Then read on... </strong></p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>Having a track record of fantastic retail concepts across the UK; they recently launched a new concept that focuses on delivering high quality fresh and fast food in a fast-paced environment.<br /><br />You will report directly to the site director responsible for the profitable and productive running of the site. Working very closely you will manage and guide a large number of retail unit managers...<br /><br /><b>Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: </b></p><ul> <li>Increasing the sales through better store standards and merchandising</li> <li>Monitoring, controlling and reducing stock losses</li> <li>Controlling all costs, including staffing (full P & L accountability)</li> <li>Hands-on management of a team of 150 - 300</li> <li>Providing exceptional levels of service to customers at all times</li> <li>Staff development, PDPs, appraisals and disciplinary procedure</li> <li>Ad hoc projects as directed by the site director and Area Manager</li> <li>Control management expenditure to ensure achievement of budget and profits</li> <li>Implement products and procedures maintaining standards</li> <li>Develop Management team</li> <li>Identify business opportunities</li> <li>Ensure effective communication</li> <li>Deliver excellent customer service</li> <li>Liaise with external bodies e.g. EHO</li> <li>Monitor and comply with Statutory Regulations </li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-west/general-catering-manager-multi-site-jobs/id2621.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Catering / Restaurant Manager - South East - Oxfordshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><strong>A prime operator leading the competition with a successful multi-faced business.</strong></p><p><strong>Innovation comes natural to the changing face of this big player operating across the length and breadths of Great Britain.</strong></p><p><strong>Future employees need dedication to give some 80 million customers a memorable service; beable to think on your feet, go the extra mile, desire and deliver autonomy, forward thinking, fast pace, inspirational leadership, maximising all business opportunities, introducing new innovative ideas and the essential ingredient needed is passion...</strong></p><p><b>So you want to be involved in a business that is simply going that extra mile? Internally the opportunities are endless from sales assistant through to being part of the senior team driving this cutting edge multi million pound business...</b></p><p><strong>Then read on... </strong></p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>The role involves the day to day running of a Branded Fast Food Outlet</p><ul> <li>To maximise unit sales</li> <li>Ensuring unit cleanliness and standards</li> <li>Compliance with Health & Safety regulations</li> <li>Implement and adhere to company policies and procedures</li> <li>Delivering excellent customer service</li> <li>Managing, developing and motivation of the team</li> <li>Rostering the team in accordance with business needs</li> <li>Successful implementation of promotions</li> <li>Setting & delivery of local sales plan</li> <li>Adherence to brand standard </li></ul><p> </p><p><br /> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-east/catering-restaurant-manager-jobs/id2611.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[General Catering Manager - Multi Site - South East - Hampshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><strong>A prime operator leading the competition with a successful multi-faced business.</strong></p><p><strong>Innovation comes natural to the changing face of this big player operating across the length and breadths of Great Britain.</strong></p><p><strong>Future employees need dedication to give some 80 million customers a memorable service; beable to think on your feet, go the extra mile, desire and deliver autonomy, forward thinking, fast pace, inspirational leadership, maximising all business opportunities, introducing new innovative ideas and the essential ingredient needed is passion...</strong></p><p><b>So you want to be involved in a business that is simply going that extra mile? Internally the opportunities are endless from sales assistant through to being part of the senior team driving this cutting edge multi million pound business...</b></p><p><strong>Then read on... </strong></p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>Having a track record of fantastic retail concepts across the UK; they recently launched a new concept that focuses on delivering high quality fresh and fast food in a fast-paced environment.<br /><br />You will report directly to the site director responsible for the profitable and productive running of the site. Working very closely you will manage and guide a large number of retail unit managers...<br /><br /><b>Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: </b></p><ul> <li>Increasing the sales through better store standards and merchandising</li> <li>Monitoring, controlling and reducing stock losses</li> <li>Controlling all costs, including staffing (full P & L accountability)</li> <li>Hands-on management of a team of 150 - 300</li> <li>Providing exceptional levels of service to customers at all times</li> <li>Staff development, PDPs, appraisals and disciplinary procedure</li> <li>Ad hoc projects as directed by the site director and Area Manager</li> <li>Control management expenditure to ensure achievement of budget and profits</li> <li>Implement products and procedures maintaining standards</li> <li>Develop Management team</li> <li>Identify business opportunities</li> <li>Ensure effective communication</li> <li>Deliver excellent customer service</li> <li>Liaise with external bodies e.g. EHO</li> <li>Monitor and comply with Statutory Regulations </li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-east/general-catering-manager-multi-site-jobs/id2605.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Store Manager - East Midlands - Derbyshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><b>Our Client is an award winning outdoor retailer with over 35 stores located throughout the UK...</b></p><p><b>It is their mission to provide the best equipment, advice and information to like-minded people with a passion for the great outdoors...<br /></b></p><p><b>They started life as a camping business when the founders sold a range of basic camping accessories... 30 years later, they are a multi-award winning retailer with numerous thriving stores located nationwide. They have an award winning website and a highly successful mail order service...</b><b> </b></p><p><b>They offer a great working atmosphere where you will not only enjoy working in the business but will be developed into a manager of the future through excellent training and support.</b></p><h2>About the Role</h2><ul> <li>To maximise sales by providing excellent customer service.</li> <li>To deliver all set company procedures.</li> <li>To always promote and assist the company in achieving it's goals and strategies.</li> <li>Driving store sales and increasing like for like.</li> <li>Marketing your business locally.</li> <li>Profit and Loss control.</li> <li>Stock Control and Security.</li> <li>Store Personnel Development and Motivation.</li> <li>Offering excellent customer service.</li></ul><p><b>Personality traits</b></p><ul> <li>Approachable.</li> <li>Positive.</li> <li>Strive to achieve.</li> <li>Knowledgeable on the market and local area. </li></ul><p> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/east-midlands/store-manager-jobs/id2553.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Store Manager - Yorkshire - North Yorkshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><b>Our Client is an award winning outdoor retailer with over 35 stores located throughout the UK...</b></p><p><b>It is their mission to provide the best equipment, advice and information to like-minded people with a passion for the great outdoors...<br /></b></p><p><b>They started life as a camping business when the founders sold a range of basic camping accessories... 30 years later, they are a multi-award winning retailer with numerous thriving stores located nationwide. They have an award winning website and a highly successful mail order service...</b><b> </b></p><p><b>They offer a great working atmosphere where you will not only enjoy working in the business but will be developed into a manager of the future through excellent training and support.</b></p><h2>About the Role</h2><ul> <li>To maximise sales by providing excellent customer service.</li> <li>To deliver all set company procedures.</li> <li>To always promote and assist the company in achieving it's goals and strategies.</li> <li>Driving store sales and increasing like for like.</li> <li>Marketing your business locally.</li> <li>Profit and Loss control.</li> <li>Stock Control and Security.</li> <li>Store Personnel Development and Motivation.</li> <li>Offering excellent customer service.</li></ul><p><b>Personality traits</b></p><ul> <li>Approachable.</li> <li>Positive.</li> <li>Strive to achieve.</li> <li>Knowledgeable on the market and local area. </li></ul><p> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/yorkshire/store-manager-jobs/id2544.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Catering / Restaurant Assistant Manager - South East - Berkshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><strong>A prime operator leading the competition with a successful multi-faced business.</strong></p><p><strong>Innovation comes natural to the changing face of this big player operating across the length and breadths of Great Britain.</strong></p><p><strong>Future employees need dedication to give some 80 million customers a memorable service; beable to think on your feet, go the extra mile, desire and deliver autonomy, forward thinking, fast pace, inspirational leadership, maximising all business opportunities, introducing new innovative ideas and the essential ingredient needed is passion...</strong></p><p><b>So you want to be involved in a business that is simply going that extra mile? Internally the opportunities are endless from sales assistant through to being part of the senior team driving this cutting edge multi million pound business...</b></p><p><strong>Then read on... </strong></p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>The role involves the day to day running of a Branded Fast Food Unit</p><ul> <li>To maximise unit sales</li> <li> Ensuring unit cleanliness and standards</li> <li> Compliance with Health & Safety regulations</li> <li> Implement and adhere to company policies and procedures</li> <li> Delivering excellent customer service</li> <li> Assisting in the managing, developing and motivation of the team</li> <li> Rostering the team in accordance with business needs</li> <li> Successful implementation of promotions</li> <li> Duty management responsibilities</li> <li> Adherence to brand standards</li></ul><p><b>Benefits:</b></p><ul> <li>Competitive basic salary</li> <li>Free meal whilst at work</li> <li>30% discount on catering</li> <li>15% retail discount (exclusions apply)</li> <li>Discount on Hotels subject to availability - room rate £20</li> <li>22 days holiday plus days in lieu for Bank Holidays worked - increases to 25 days at 5 yrs service - 27 days at 10 yrs service</li> <li>Free Parking</li> <li>Wage review annually based on performance</li> <li>Access to stakeholder pension scheme</li> <li>Access to &quot;You at Work&quot; benefits package offering various discounts on shopping, entertainment, leisure etc.</li> <li>Child care voucher scheme worth up to £1196 per year per parent</li></ul><p> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-east/catering-restaurant-assistant-manager-jobs/id2541.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Supervisor / Team Leader - South East - Kent]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>Assistant Manager</p><p><br />This supermarket retailer has over 900 stores nationwide and is at the heart of local communities throughout the UK. The company is now looking for a motivated individual who will thrive in a new fast paced, customer focused environment. </p><p>You will take responsibility for the store operations in the absence of the store manager, ensuring legal trading and great customer service, alongside product quality and availability.</p><p>It is also important you come across as being passionate about customers & that you have a winning attitude!<br /> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>Assistant Manager</p><ul> <li>Communicate effectively and regularly with the Store Manager, Trading Managers and Departmental colleagues to deliver the current action plans to a high standard and in line with the current business strategy.</li> <li>Manage the effective recruitment and induction of Department colleagues.</li> <li>Monitor and improve Department colleagues performance through coaching and appraisals i.e. Plan and carry out review of all new starters through assessments.</li> <li>Manage the sickness within areas of your responsibility through effective monitoring and return to work interviews.</li> <li>Develop a departmental succession plan linked to the overall store plan.</li> <li>Motivate colleagues and lead the team by utilising training and coaching techniques.</li> <li>Manage, coach and develop the Supervisors within the Departments.</li> <li>Ensure Department teams comply fully with all relevant legislation so that the department trades legally at all times. (i.e. aware of and adhere to Company Policy regarding Health & Safety, temperature control / monitoring and code checking and due diligence).</li> <li>Ensure Department teams comply fully with Company Policies and Procedures at all times (e.g. waste, planograms and dress standards).</li> <li>Huddles happening every day with key actions and activities communicated on huddle board.</li> <li>Rumbles happen 3 times a day every day</li> <li>RM store visits reports are communicated to supervisory team and store colleagues and agreed.<br />  </li></ul>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-east/supervisor-team-leader-jobs/id2521.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Catering / Restaurant Assistant Manager - North West - Greater Manchester]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p>Our client is geared around people that are going places, constantly changing and ever-developing within branded units at stations and airports across the country. </p><p>The challenge of taking on a managerial role in this world-leading foodservice business is one that offers amazing benefits and opportunities to grow and, for the right people, the chance to take your career to a whole new level.</p><p>With full autonomy, fresh challenges and exciting prospects, this is as close as running your own business while still operating within a global brand. Responsible for every aspect affecting the P&L, whilst upholding the outstanding levels of customer service and operational standards for which our client is internationally renowned. <br /> </p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>We are looking for an Assistant Manager to manage a branded catering unit.  Ideally you will be an existing Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Duty Manager, Supervisor, Team Leader or Shift Manager, working in retail catering such as the coffee, cafe, bakery, or fast food sector.</p><p> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/north-west/catering-restaurant-assistant-manager-jobs/id2405.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Catering / Restaurant Assistant Manager - South West - Wiltshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><strong>A prime operator leading the competition with a successful multi-faced business.</strong></p><p><strong>Innovation comes natural to the changing face of this big player operating across the length and breadths of Great Britain.</strong></p><p><strong>Future employees need dedication to give some 80 million customers a memorable service; beable to think on your feet, go the extra mile, desire and deliver autonomy, forward thinking, fast pace, inspirational leadership, maximising all business opportunities, introducing new innovative ideas and the essential ingredient needed is passion...</strong></p><p><b>So you want to be involved in a business that is simply going that extra mile? Internally the opportunities are endless from sales assistant through to being part of the senior team driving this cutting edge multi million pound business...</b></p><p><strong>Then read on... </strong></p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>We are currently recruiting for a Team Manager position over a Fast Food operation.</p><p><b>Key responsibilities:</b><br /> </p><ul> <li>The role involves the day-to-day operation of a busy Fast Food operation</li> <li>Supporting Unit Manager in duty management</li> <li>Financial accountability including budget control</li> <li>Maximising sales opportunities</li> <li>Recruitment and selection of team</li> <li>Training and development of team</li> <li>Daily and weekly administration</li> <li>Liaising closely with Senior Managers</li> <li>Assisting in other areas of site as and when needed</li> <li>Health and safety control</li> <li>Food safety</li> <li>Security of site</li></ul><p><b>Benefits:</b> </p><ul> <li>Competitive basic salary</li> <li>Free meal whilst at work</li> <li>30% discount on catering</li> <li>15% retail discount (exclusions apply)</li> <li>Discount on Hotels subject to availability - room rate £20</li> <li>22 days holiday plus days in lieu for Bank Holidays worked - increases to 25 days at 5 yrs service - 27 days at 10 yrs service</li> <li>Free Parking</li> <li>Wage review annually based on performance</li> <li>Access to stakeholder pension scheme</li> <li>Access to &quot;You at Work&quot; benefits package offering various discounts on shopping, entertainment, leisure etc.</li> <li>Child care voucher scheme worth up to £1196 per year per parent</li></ul><p> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-west/catering-restaurant-assistant-manager-jobs/id2320.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Catering / Restaurant Assistant Manager - South West - Wiltshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><strong>A prime operator leading the competition with a successful multi-faced business.</strong></p><p><strong>Innovation comes natural to the changing face of this big player operating across the length and breadths of Great Britain.</strong></p><p><strong>Future employees need dedication to give some 80 million customers a memorable service; beable to think on your feet, go the extra mile, desire and deliver autonomy, forward thinking, fast pace, inspirational leadership, maximising all business opportunities, introducing new innovative ideas and the essential ingredient needed is passion...</strong></p><p><b>So you want to be involved in a business that is simply going that extra mile? Internally the opportunities are endless from sales assistant through to being part of the senior team driving this cutting edge multi million pound business...</b></p><p><strong>Then read on... </strong></p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>The role involves the day to day running of a Branded Fast Food Unit</p><ul> <li>To maximise unit sales</li> <li> Ensuring unit cleanliness and standards</li> <li> Compliance with Health & Safety regulations</li> <li> Implement and adhere to company policies and procedures</li> <li> Delivering excellent customer service</li> <li> Assisting in the managing, developing and motivation of the team</li> <li> Rostering the team in accordance with business needs</li> <li> Successful implementation of promotions</li> <li> Duty management responsibilities</li> <li> Adherence to brand standards</li></ul><p><b>Benefits:</b></p><ul> <li>Competitive basic salary</li> <li>Free meal whilst at work</li> <li>30% discount on catering</li> <li>15% retail discount (exclusions apply)</li> <li>Discount on Hotels subject to availability - room rate £20</li> <li>22 days holiday plus days in lieu for Bank Holidays worked - increases to 25 days at 5 yrs service - 27 days at 10 yrs service</li> <li>Free Parking</li> <li>Wage review annually based on performance</li> <li>Access to stakeholder pension scheme</li> <li>Access to &quot;You at Work&quot; benefits package offering various discounts on shopping, entertainment, leisure etc.</li> <li>Child care voucher scheme worth up to £1196 per year per parent</li></ul><p> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-west/catering-restaurant-assistant-manager-jobs/id2319.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Hotel Manager - South West - Wiltshire]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<h2>About The Company</h2><p><strong>A prime operator leading the competition with a successful multi-faced business.</strong></p><p><strong>Innovation comes natural to the changing face of this big player operating across the length and breadths of Great Britain.</strong></p><p><strong>Future employees need dedication to give some 80 million customers a memorable service; beable to think on your feet, go the extra mile, desire and deliver autonomy, forward thinking, fast pace, inspirational leadership, maximising all business opportunities, introducing new innovative ideas and the essential ingredient needed is passion...</strong></p><p><b>So you want to be involved in a business that is simply going that extra mile? Internally the opportunities are endless from sales assistant through to being part of the senior team driving this cutting edge multi million pound business...</b></p><p><strong>Then read on... </strong></p><h2>About the Role</h2><p><b>The role involves the day-to-day operation of a Hotel Unit</b></p><p> To maximise unit sales<br /> To ensure unit cleanliness<br /> To comply with Health & Safety regulations<br /> Implement and adhere to company policies and procedures<br /> Deliver excellent customer service<br /> Manage, develop and motivate your team<br /> Rostering the team in accordance with business needs<br /> Successful implementation of promotions<br /> Set & delivery of local sales plan<br /> Adherence to brand standards<br /> </p>]]></description>
<link>http://www.discoverretail.co.uk/retail-jobs/south-west/hotel-manager-jobs/id1290.html</link>
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