Team Leader

**Description**:
Are you a confident and passionate leader with a knack for motivating teams to deliver their best? Do you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment where exceptional customer service, innovative visual merchandising, and operational excellence are key? If so, Animal has the perfect opportunity for you

We’re looking for a** Team Leader** to guide and inspire our retail team to exceed targets while creating a welcoming, vibrant shopping experience that leaves a lasting impression on every customer.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Leadership & Team Development**:

- Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, uniting colleagues around shared goals.
- Drive continuous growth by coaching, training, and mentoring your team.
- Keep your team informed and engaged through clear, open communication.
- Empower your team with up-to-date product knowledge to meet customer needs confidently.

**Operational Excellence**:

- Uphold impeccable shop floor standards, ensuring stock presentation, ticketing, and organisation are on point every day.
- Oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing duties, to ensure smooth workflows.
- Lead engaging visual merchandising efforts to create a clean and inviting space for customers and colleagues alike.
- Prioritise Health & Safety, safeguarding the wellbeing of your team and customers.

**Sales & Performance**:

- Motivate your team to meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs.
- Identify growth opportunities for team members and suggest strategies for their development.

**Customer Experience**:

- Set the standard for exceptional customer service and ensure it’s delivered consistently.
- Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally, creating memorable shopping experiences.
- Represent the Animal brand with enthusiasm and professionalism.
- Build connections within the local community, enhancing the store’s personal and welcoming atmosphere.

**We would love to meet someone who is**:

- Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service.
- A confident and reliable motivator, with a talent for inspiring others.
- Experienced in all areas of retail, from stock control to visual merchandising.
- A strong communicator who can engage at all levels and provide constructive feedback.
- Proactive and results-driven, with a track record of setting and achieving goals.
- Approachable, trustworthy, and a natural team player.
- Skilled at problem-solving within company guidelines and policies.

**What's in it for you?**:

- Monthly Bonus Scheme: A performance-driven bonus structure, offering achievable targets and providing additional rewards on top of your base salary
- 50% Colleague Discount across Mountain Warehouse and Animal, with a twice-yearly uniform allowance
- 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme, and a Colleague Hardship Scheme
- Generous Colleague Referral Incentive
- Auto-enrolment Pension scheme
- A stable, successful and supported environment
- Length of service awards

**_You're not just working in a store; you're shaping an experience and creating a legacy. Embrace the adventure, for you are the driving force of positive change_**

**About Animal**:
At Animal, we live and breathe adventure. Inspired by our coastal roots, we create high-quality, sustainable clothing and gear designed for those who love to surf, ride, and explore the outdoors. Whether you're catching waves, hitting the trails, or embracing everyday adventures, our products are built for comfort, durability, and style.

As a team, we’re passionate about the outdoors, dedicated to exceptional craftsmanship, and committed to sustainability. We value individuality, believe diversity fuels creativity, and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to contribute. Whether you're driving customer experience on the shop floor or shaping strategy behind the scenes, every role at Animal plays a part in bringing our brand to life. If you're excited about retail, product innovation, or brand storytelling, we’d love to hear from you