Retail Management Professional

7 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Halfords Full time

**About Halfords**

We are the UK's leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK's largest vehicle service, maintenance and repair business. Our mission is to get the nation safely back on the move.

**Job Overview**

We are seeking a highly skilled Retail Management Professional to join our team. As a key member of our retail leadership team, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective operation of our stores in the absence of the Store Manager.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a junior management role, ideally in a retail sales environment, and possess excellent communication skills. You will be responsible for managing colleagues and providing one-to-one coaching, as well as ensuring compliance with health and safety and retail operational standards.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Manage day-to-day operations in the absence of the Store Manager* Ensure effective planning and deployment of store staff* Maintain high standards of customer service and satisfaction* Meet or exceed sales targets and achieve commercial objectives* Develop and manage a high-performing team* Identify and implement opportunities for improvement*

**Requirements**

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Experience in a junior management role, ideally in a retail sales environment
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • IT proficiency, with experience of working with Microsoft Office applications

**Salary and Benefits**

The salary for this role is £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including:

  • 25% discount on most products across Halfords and Tredz
  • Employee discount on garage bills at Halfords Autocentre
  • Discounts on holidays, insurance, days out, restaurants, and more
  • Employee wellness programme offering free, independent, confidential support and counselling 24/7
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Health Cash Plan - claim cash back towards healthcare costs and access health and wellbeing services

**Location**

This role is based in our retail stores across the UK, with opportunities to progress to senior leadership roles within the company.



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