Regional Business Development Manager - North West
Reference: NOV20248416
Expiry date: 17:30, Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Location: Preston
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Company Benefits
Established in 1969, The Original Factory Shop brings big brands at bargain prices to Britain’s local high streets. We source “must buy” quality ranges at unbelievable prices, bringing out the bargain lover in everyone so we can satisfy our customers. With stores nationwide, we bring our customers big brands up to 70% off across multiple departments including fashion, beauty, home & more.
We currently have an opportunity for a Regional Business Development Manager for our North West England and North Wales stores. As a RBDM you will report into Head of Stores and lead 23 -30 stores in your region, this is an exciting and challenging opportunity as no two days are the same. You will be responsible for the strategy, implementation, and management of all retail business activities across your region.
This is a field-based role and will include regular travel across the UK and Northern Ireland. Ideally you will be based around the M6 corridor; or near Lancashire, Manchester, North Wales or North / West Yorkshire.
You will be responsible for:
* Building and developing a team of high performing Store Managers and supporting them in delivering a high performing team, through mentoring, coaching and performance management.
* Inspiring more customers through various channels in aim to build sales.
* Championing service excellence – ensuring it is positively communicated and that the customer is at the heart of every decision made.
* Motivating and managing your team to exceed targets.
* Maintaining excellent standards in all areas of operational activity in stores & teams.
* Awareness of local competition, and identification of product opportunities on an ongoing basis and feedback to Line Manager.
* Reviewing underperforming stores and develop strategies to address performance.
* Cost management.
What we are looking for:
* Excellent Business Acumen.
* Industry Knowledge.
* Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to an ever-changing workload.
* Leadership and Management Skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
* Delegation and organisation skills.
* Self-disciplined and self-starter.
* Good IT Skills.
* Strong visual merchandising skills – able to drive standards and improve execution.
* Have a track record in success in growing sales and profits.
* Demonstrate experience in building and developing high performing teams.
* Demonstrate experience in performance management of teams to optimise performance.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Leading and managing operational teams in a multisite environment.
Benefits of The Original Factory Shop:
* Potential to earn bonus
* Private medical after one year service
* Day off on your Birthday
* Colleague discount from your first week
* Contributory pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free life insurance
Please click Apply to start your application.
The Original Factory Shop is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements of the job.
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