Multisite Manager

Due to continued UK expansion plans, Søstrene Grene are looking to appoint an experienced, self-motivated, and driven Multisite Manager who will assist with opening new stores and successfully manage a number of existing stores.

**Client Details**

**About our Client**

Søstrene Grene is a fast-growing international Danish lifestyle brand with over 260 stores worldwide. Every Søstrene Grene store invites our customers into a sensual world of classical music, aesthetics, and joy. Often likened to 'Ikea for the high street',the stores offer Danish contemporary furnishings and Interiors at affordable prices.

Søstrene' means Sisters in Danish. Team spirit, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart or everything we do and so we promote enthusiasm, positivity and 'sister spirit' in every store.

Due to our continued UK expansion plans, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Area Manager to join Søstrene Grene's UK management team. This is a dynamic and varied job in a beautiful environment.

looking to appoint a highly self-motivated and driven Area Manager

**Description**

**As Multisite Manager you will have responsibility for**:

- Leading new teams for store openings - being on site 2 weeks before opening to manage the processing of opening stock delivery and store opening preparations.
- Immediate management of new stores; being on site after store opening to ensure the team is fully trained & supported in daily tasks and successfully able to operate the store to company standards.
- Being the first point of contact for store managers in your area
- Ultimate responsibility for stores in your area; you must find solutions for all eventualities.
- Covering absences in stores if required
- Ongoing training and motivating a team of existing and new store managers.
- Responsible for consistency of standards and store presentation across your area
- Reviewing weekly KPIs with store managers and making practical recommendations to increase performance. Following up with stores to ensure recommendations have been implemented.
- Weekly meetings and regular dialogue with store managers to ensure stores are engaged and motivated.
- Setting clear directions for underperforming stores and continuing to motivate and drive successful stores to even higher achievements.
- Supporting & developing store managers to successfully run their stores to grow L4L each year.
- Reviewing and validating monthly rosters to ensure stores are scheduling staff efficiently and not exceeding payroll budgets. Assisting store managers to schedule effectively.
- Planning and supporting store managers for peak trading periods in all areas of retail - seasonal recruitment, efficient rosters, out of hours replenishment, driving sales, stock ordering, smooth operations.
- Implementing and maintaining high stock management standards.
- Drive customer service standards across all levels of store staff
- Additional ad hoc projects with senior retail leaders
- People management and training

**Profile**
- 2 years minimum at multi-site management level in a fast-paced, busy retail environment.
- Must have a proven, strong understanding of retail, staff, business costs, seasonal retail, merchandising, store standards, operational standards,
- Previous experience with expanding a brand in UK or opening new stores will be an advantage.
- Proficient in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- IT proficient and able to quickly learn in house systems and use company apps.
- Must be highly organised, structured & solutions oriented.
- Must be able to work independently and lead a team.
- Must be energetic and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.
- Must be comfortable working in a very fast-paced, productive environment.
- Have expertise in retail operational standards.
- Requires frequent travel throughout the UK (occasional travel to other European stores) so must be able and willing to travel.

**Job Offer**

**Job Offer**

The successful Multi-Site Manager will receive:

- An enjoyable and supportive working environment
- Competitive Salary
- 28 days paid annual leave including bank holidays.
- Staff discount to treat yourself and your home.
- Full training to welcome you to the Company and ongoing training and coaching to support you in your role.
- A confidential Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling and other professional services
- Workplace Pension Scheme

INDSOS

**Salary**: £36,000.00-£38,000.00 per year