Management Trainee
reading
54 Broad Street
Reading
RG1 2AF
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.
Our vision is People.Purpose.Progress and central to this is our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and want you to express yourself every day, no matter who you are.
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
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:
1. Learn to coach and develop your team to exceed every expectation
2. Deliver what’s ultimately the most exceptional shopping experience on the high street from start to finish
3. Help recruit and train new talent
4. Setting goals, achieving targets and driving KPIs
5. Striving for operational excellence
6. Celebrating achievements
7. Promote the schuh brand through our core service values
8. Gain confidence in making commercial decisions within our visual merchandising guidelines
9. Adhering to company policies and guidelines
About the person:
10. Enthusiastic, incredibly ambitious and ready for anything
11. Optimistic and energetic
12. Prepared to work hard
13. Act as a role model in store
14. Passionate about retail/customer service/footwear
15. Target driven
16. 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:
17. Up to 40% product discount for those amazing sneaks you want. You can also share this with your loved ones.
18. Up to 29 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 34 when you have been with us three years
19. Your birthday off to celebrate you
20. Flexible working hours / contracts to work when suits you
21. Annual 100% discount once a year up to the value of £75 / €85 for shoes to wear to work
22. Perk platform for hundreds of discounts
23. Stream your wages as you earn them to get paid your way
24. Employee assistance programme with the retail trust to support your wellbeing through resources, helplines and access to a Virtual GP service.
25. A pension scheme to help you save for the future
What’s next
Our Recruitment Team will work as quickly as possible to review your application. In the meantime, if you have any questions or would like any additional information at all, please contact
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About the location
Is there anything better than a comfy, fresh pair of shoes on your feet? If you’re in search of a shoe shop in Reading with boots, sandals, and shoes for all tastes and styles, we have you covered!
Our schuh Reading store is located on Broad Street, a bustling high street in the heart of the town centre. No matter your age or gender, we’ve got the perfect seasonal footwear in store to match your outfit.
If you want the hottest, or in Reading, you can find them here. We’re open all year round, seven days a week*, so just stop by whenever you fancy a shoe-drobe makeover!
Looking for shoes to cater to the winter weather? Check out our range of or men’s. Off on holiday in search of the sun? We can sort you out with or. And if you have, we promise they’ll never miss out on the perfect pair of shoes!
We offer a free in-store collection for any online purchase and free home delivery when you spend £25 or more. But if you’re popping by our schuh Reading shop to check out our newest additions, don’t forget to bring along a pair you’re ready to part with. You can get a £5 discount when you exchange them in-store!
Longing for a pair of retro or classic ? Visit our Reading shoe shop today – we'll get you sorted!