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Store Operations Manager – WHSmith. You will hold a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, leading your teams performance and creating an exceptional customer experience. You are responsible for the day today running of the store to support the Multi-Site Store Manager to deliver the business trading plan.
Job Responsibility:
Drive operational excellence
Lead team performance
Create an exceptional customer experience
Responsible for day-to-day running of the store
Support Multi-Site Store Manager to deliver business trading plan
Drive a culture of commercial excellence to maximise sales and adapt to trends
Collaborate with commercial teams to shape sales strategies
Harness potential of InMotion format
Own and shape customer selling strategy
Ensure safe and legal compliance
Monitor operational targets and service level agreements with partners
Manage costs efficiently and stay within budget
Update leaders on operational performance
Drive consistent performance across all stores
Analyse data to identify actions
Influence others for customer benefit and profitability
Empower team for data-driven decision-making
Role model world-class customer journey
Support innovation by sharing ideas and feedback
Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords
Lead stores in hosting investor visits
Cultivate relationships with local communities
Tailor approach to meet unique needs of each customer
Requirements:
5 years continuous references (employment or education) without gaps
Criminal Records Bureau Check
Photographic ID (passport or UK Driving Licence)
Ability to shape and influence People Strategy
Experience in driving operational excellence and commercial performance
Experience in leading and coaching teams
Experience in managing budgets and costs
Experience in ensuring safe and legal compliance
Experience in building relationships with landlords and partners
Deep understanding of market and customer needs
Ability to analyse data and communicate plans clearly
Credible and impactful when influencing others
Obsessed with customer experience
Ability to host investor visits and cultivate community relationships
What we offer:
Pension scheme
Holidays (Management - 33 days including bank holidays)
Employee discounts (up to 50%)
Range of deals from retail partners
Employee Assistance Programme (support for physical, mental, or financial wellbeing)