Offers “Primark”

Expires soon Primark

Temporary Trainee Manager -Midlands(Mullingar and Navan)

  • Mullingar, IRELAND
  • Sales

Job description

Job Description

Purpose of role:                 To assist the store management team in the day to day running of departments, while aiming to maximise sales figures and learning the requirements of a Primark retail manager
Reports to:                          Store Manager/ Assistant Manager
Key Responsibilities:
Sales and Commercial Focus – Maximising sales, opportunities and performance· Drive and monitor sales in your department ensuring that all targets are met
· Ensure all department sales reports are checked daily/weekly and action taken where appropriate
· Using all available reports maintain a full knowledge of department sales figures, budgets and SPV (Selling Price Variance) to maximise performance
· Mark down individual items of stock in line with company policy, in a timely manner and monitor to ensure sell through
· Understand the market by monitoring the local area and competitor activity to maintain competitive advantage
· Communicate and promote Primark’s Corporate Social Responsibility policy

Stock Management – Managing stock file so as to minimise cost· Ensure stock levels are sufficient to maximise sales across department, through effective use of the Stock Replenishment System (PSR) system
· Be fully aware of stock in your department and use available information resources to ensure stock is displayed in line with sales and that best sellers are promoted
· Monitor the performance of new lines and replenish stock to ensure sufficient cover in your department to deliver maximum sales performance
· Implement relevant systems and procedures to minimise stock loss and ensure it is within company limits

People – Recruiting, leading and motivating team to achieve company standards· Optimise staff morale and promote a positive work environment whilst ensuring staff are fully aware of their obligations in relation to company policies
· In conjunction with supervisors compile daily plans for staff coverage and rotas
· Communicate with and work alongside staff and supervisors to achieve required results
· Gain understanding of all areas of the store and company strategy
· Develop management and people management skills
· Work in conjunction with the store manager to achieve targets and timescales set in the Management Development Programme
· Develop own capability by using all Management resources to learn new systems and procedures

Merchandising – Delivering excellent visual standards· Ensure that high visual merchandising standards are sustained in line with the Store Operations Manual across the department and visual impact is optimised in order to attract sales
· Ensure levels of stock are maintained and merchandised in line with company guidelines to maximise sales
· Ensure department presentation, point of sale and ticketing is consistent and in line with legislative requirements and company policy and procedures
· Carry out department inspections daily

Operating Standards – Consistently deliver against company expectations and policy· Implement systems and procedures to maintain operational standards in line with the Store Operations Manual and all other procedural guidelines
· Maintain standards throughout the day ensure recovery is completed daily
· Ensure compliance with the company refund procedure and daily refund checks

Customer Service – Leading the team to deliver excellent customer service· Ensure staff are demonstrating excellent customer service standards at all times
· In the event of  a customer complaint or query react in a professional and courteous manner, elevating the issue to senior management where necessary
· Ensure compliance with the company refund procedure and daily refund checks

Environment, Health & Safety – Overall store responsibility for ensuring H&S standards are adhered to· Maintain an up- to-date understanding of relevant legislation to produce a safe working environment across your departments
· Ensure all EHS records and documentation are maintained within company guidelines
· Ensure compliance with legislation associated with fire prevention and the protection of people and property in the event of a fire
· Accountable for staff being fully conversant and comply with Health & Safety at work provisions
· Be alert to any potential hazards across your departments

Security – Preventing company property loss, theft or abuse· Responsibility for holding store keys and being available for emergency callout
· Ensure staff in the department are fully aware of and complying with company policies regarding security
· Accountable for securing all cash, stock and property
· Follow appropriate company policies regarding customer or staff theft
Comply with company procedures on staff searches

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
· 3 years retail experience in a sales/service, supervisory or management capacity
· 2 years fashion value retail experience
· 2 years team leadership experience
· Qualified to GCSE level (or equivalent) in Mathematics & English

Req ID

66293BR
Function

Retail
Location

Mullingar, Navan
Country

Republic of Ireland
Employee Status

Fixed Term Contract
Job Profile

Trainee Manager

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