Management Trainee

**Management Trainee**:
**chester**
Grosvenor Shopping Centre

10-14 Newgate Row

Chester

CH1 1ER

Permanent

Full-Time NEW

**About the role**:
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 ready to take your customer service skills to the next level? This Management Trainee role will allow you to kick-start your retail management career with the opportunity to become a future leader. 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
- Deliver what’s ultimately the most exceptional shopping experience on the high street 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 with the retail trust to support your wellbeing through resources, helplines and access to a Virtual GP service.
- A pension scheme to help you save for the future

What’s next

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**About the location**:
Stay on trend with the latest footwear and accessories with our shoe shop in Chester. Located in the bustling Grosvenor Centre in the heart of the city, we stock all your favourite shoe brands, and more, across our men’s, women’s and kids’ collections.

So, whether you’re looking for statement sneakers, formal shoes or pool sliders, you’re bound to find your fit with schuh Chester.

From the timeless swoosh of Nike to the hottest New Balance styles, we’re the perfect place to level up your trainer game. And if it’s seasonal staples from Dr. Martens and UGG you’re after, we’ve got you covered there too

Old shoes past their stylish sell-by? Swap them in store for a fiver discount as part of our Sell Your Soles scheme It’s part of our commitment to sustainability when it comes to footwear.

We also offer FREE in-store delivery so there’s no need to wait in for your delivery either.

Can’t find what you’re looking for at schuh Chester? Fear not Directions to schuh Liverpool and schuh Warrington are also available online.
- We can’t wait to welcome you to our Chester shoe shop 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._