Management Trainee

**Management Trainee**:
**Oxford Westgate Kids**
SU18 / M18

The Westgate Centre

Oxford

OX1 1PE

Permanent

Full-Time NEW

**About the role**:
**schuh Kids**

You do you, and we do shoes.

Sure, we’re all about shoes and sneakers but we’re also about the people wearing them.

To support an inclusive environment, our purpose groups - racial equality, LGBTQ+ equality, disability equality, mental wellness and sustainability - are employee led and give different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds to fuel innovation and celebrate diverse voices. Find out more here Our Purpose | schuh

schuh stepped on the footwear scene in Edinburgh in 1981. We aren’t just a ‘shoe shop', but a destination where people can express their individuality, style and attitude for over 40 years. Be part of it.

Are you hard working and keen to learn? This Management Trainee role will allow you to kick-start your retail management career with the opportunity to become a future leader For this role you will need to demonstrate outstanding people skills - as well as being a natural with our 'little customers'.

Our comprehensive training program will develop you in all aspects of retail and people management, providing you with all the tools you will need to take your next step into one of our Deputy Manager roles

About the role/responsibilities:

- Learn to coach and develop your team to exceed every expectation
- Making our little shoppers and their parents/guardians feel like they have had the best shopping journey from start to finish
- Help recruit and train new talent
- Setting goals, achieving targets and driving KPIs
- Striving for operational excellence
- Celebrating achievements
- Promote the schuh brand through our core service values
- Gain confidence in making commercial decisions within our visual merchandising guidelines
- Adhering to company policies and guidelines

About the person:

- Enthusiastic, incredibly ambitious and ready for anything
- Optimistic and energetic
- Prepared to work hard
- Act as a role model in store
- Passionate about retail/customer service/footwear
- Target driven
- Keen eye for detail and knowledge of trends

Fast paced and varied role where no two days the same, hard work is rewarded - development opportunities, investment in people with a wide range of perks and benefits including our commitment to investing in our people offering various progression and development opportunities as well as the below:
Perks of the job include:

- Up to 40% product discount for those amazing sneaks you want. You can also share this with your loved ones.
- Up to 29 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 34 when you have been with us three years
- Your birthday off to celebrate you
- Flexible working hours / contracts to work when suits you
- Annual £30/€40 gift card to use alongside 40% discount for shoes to wear to work
- Perk platform for hundreds of discounts
- Stream your wages as you earn them to get paid your way
- Employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing
- A pension scheme to help you save for the future

What’s next

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**About the location**:
Need new trainers in Oxford for your little ones - why not try New Balance? Or maybe you’re looking for a shoe shop in Oxford which offers a wide range ready for back-to-school? Our Oxford kids schuh store in the Westgate Centre has you covered.

No matter your kids’ style or size, we’ve got something for them. Are they a skater who loves a Converse silhouette, or do they prefer the classic look of a Dr. Martens boot? There is something for everyone With so many brands to choose from, they’re sure to find something that matches their vibe

Better still, with our Too Big For Your Boots scheme, you can trade in unloved or worn-out shoes for money off your next purchase.

With our in-store delivery, you can order the perfect pair online. And with our store open seven days a week*, you can stop by whenever suits you.
- We hope to see you in our Oxford Kids' store soon_

**schuh Social Stories**:
Our social stories have been created with the autistic community in mind and they show what to expect from an in-store shopping experience at schuh. Download our social stories for adults and social stories for kids.