Agricultural Store Manager – Cross Hands
Full Time
Are you looking for an exciting career, where your potential is recognised and developed and your employer invests in your training and progression? Do you want to join a leading UK agricultural supplies business during an exciting period of change and growth? Come and join the Wynnstay team.
With a turnover in excess of £613 million, and more than 900 valued employees Nationally, 107 years of successful operations have laid the foundations for Wynnstay’s core values concept of THRIVE:
Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value creation, Environmental Sustainability.
Our Wynnstay Cross Hands Store has an opportunity for you to join their team as a motivated and experienced Agricultural Store Manager, to efficiently manage and maximise the service to our farm customers.
The Opportunity:
Your responsibilities will include:
* Taking overall responsibility for the site including its staff, stock, presentation and performance
* Retaining, increasing and maximizing sales of products at the store through various selling activities
* Maintaining the existing customer base, ensuring exceptional levels of customer service and establishing new contacts to drive sales
* Providing leadership, support and development to the store team
* Ensuring the store is stocked adequately and is always presentable
* Completing regular stocktakes accurately and within the specified timeframe
* Implementing and participating in promotional campaigns
* Conducting staff reviews to assess training needs and build career development paths
* Comfortably dealing with issues which may arise with staff or customers
* Taking responsibility for Health & Safety on site
* Ensuring compliance with Wynnstay policies and procedures throughout store operations
* Communicating with key individuals and maintaining good working relationships within the business
The Person:
The successful candidate:
* Commercial and practical awareness of the agricultural industry with the ability to sell through enhanced customer relations and knowledge
* Enthusiastic and hungry to seek new opportunities through various initiatives
* An effective communicator who can encourage and inspire others to follow with previous management/supervisory experience
* Can act as a team player, networking with key individuals throughout the Group
* Knowledge of the features and benefits including any regulations surrounding portfolio of products sold
* Awareness of the Health and Safety in the Workplace
* To be qualified in the following areas, or prepared to undergo training:
o Amtra SQP Qualified
o Forklift Qualified
o Basis Store Keeper Qualified
Management & Leadership development programme available for the right candidate.
In addition to a competitive salary you will receive:
* Profit related annual bonus
* Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores
* 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (on a pro rata basis)
* Employee Assistant Programs – WeCare/MyStrength/Toothfairy
* Save As You Earn schemes
* Free on-site parking
For a confidential discussion regarding the vacancy, please contact Angharad Jones, Regional Trade Manager, on 07831 163850.
To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to careers@wynnstay.co.uk or send a paper copy to Wynnstay Group Plc, Eagle House, Llansantffraid, Powys, SY22 6AQ.