Description Position: Store Supervisor (40 hours per week ) Location: Samsonite Store, Bicester Village, 112 Pingle Dr, Bicester OX26 6EU Availability: Immediately Job Purpose The Store Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Store Manager in the effective day-to-day running of the store to achieve optimum store profitability within set budgets. The Store Supervisor includes but is not limited to the following major accountabilities: Store Performance and Analysis: Has awareness of every communication and instruction sent to the store. Is aware of store budget and targets and has a good understanding of KPI’s. Reports any information that can contribute to the success of the store. Customer service: Applies the 4 mandatory selling standards with each and every customer. Applies every step of selling processes proposed by Training Manager, exploiting every customer opportunity. Uses up-to-date technical product knowledge to generate sales. Actively builds customer loyalty encourages personal trade. Provides outstanding and inspiring service delights beyond customers expectations by going the extra mile. Exceeds the company target Mystery Shopping results (75%). Reflects the values of the brand and demonstrates passion for the brand. Human Resources Management Assists in training, coaching, motivating, developing and retaining staff. Assists in developing team spirit. Stock management: Assists in managing stock. Ensures correct pricing of products displayed on the shop floor. Minimizes losses to achieve the company shrinkage target below 0.5%. Assists in inputting and planning all stock movement and coordinates with the central retail team. Operations: Is aware of and applies each authorized company operational policy and procedure, paying special attention to his additional responsibilities like cash and banking, opening and closing, till procedures, etc. Completes and maintains all required paperwork meeting the required deadlines. Maintains permanent store cleanliness, appearance to offer a customer friendly environment. Performs all reasonably relevant duties that are requested by the Store Manager. If applicable, observes specific local requirements relating to the trading environment. Actively participates and attends appropriate training as and when required. Merchandising, Marketing & Promotions Maintains store and window presentation and visual merchandising in accordance with defined standards. Has awareness of current promotions. Communication Communicates in a clear, polite, courteous and understandable manner and listens to others. Keeps abreast of local and new market trends, shares this info and makes recommendations to the Store Manager. Complies with personnel dress code and grooming in line with company policy. Acts as an Ambassador of the Company and of the Company‘s Brands Security To ensure that any security issues are acted upon where possible and reported to Management. To remain vigilant when dealing with stock and monies, ensuring that Company Procedures are always adhered to. House Keeping Maintain high standards at all times within the branch. Ensure that cleaning is carried out daily and look after all fixtures, fittings and stock Attendance To report for work 10 minutes before the start of the shift in order to prepare for the scheduled start time. If absent or late, to contact the store at the earliest opportunity to allow for any alternative arrangements to be made. If employee is unable to attend work they must speak DIRECTLY to their Manager by TELEPHONE as soon as possible. Any LOSS of business time must be made up and discussed with manager. To attend training courses as directed by Store Manager, arriving at the training venue in a timely manner. To adhere to company attendance policy Appearance Maintain a well-groomed, neat and tidy appearance at all times, in line with Company Dress Policy. Health & Safety Ensure that any accidents or potential dangers to staff or customers are acted upon where possible and reported to Management. Be knowledgeable of Health and Safety Manual and fire safety procedures of managing agent within store. Additional Responsibilities To perform duties of a similar nature as required and directed by Management. Reporting line The Store Supervisor is reporting to the Store Manager/the Assistant Store Manager Qualifications Skills required: Constant standing, bending, frequent lifting of luggage up to 15 kilos Computer literate Previous experience in retail Ability to work under pressure Team player and motivator Target driven Brand sensibility Flexibility