Heads of Department, Policy - Braintree, MA, United States - Primark - US

Description

To drive sales in your department while delivering an exceptional store environment, colleague and customer experience. Collaborate with the management team to support the daily operation of the store. Assistant Store Manager / Store Manager
Coach and manage your team to deliver an exceptional store environment, colleague and customer experience while driving commercial performance to maximize sales
Work with the store management team to create a great place to work by coaching your team with an emphasis on communication and engagement (Primark Way of Communicating)

• Assist with recruitment and on-boarding to create a high performing and engaged team that consistently delivers against standards and policies
• Collaborate with Assistant Store Manager and the People & Culture team on Employee Relations matters and performance management
• Carry out performance management activities with your team, including absence management
• Leverage the performance and potential of your team by identifying and improving talent with regular feedback

Use all available data to gain full knowledge of your department's performance to drive sales and meet targets

• Manage stock file accuracy in your allocated department by using all available information
• Drive product improved availability in-store with a consistent focus on size and option control to meet customers' expectations
• Regularly review and manage the commercial planning, planogram and period layouts across your department on a daily/weekly and periodic basis
• Support and consult with the Store Manager/Assistant Manager on the resource planning and scheduling process for your department so that the right people are in the right place at the right time within agreed budgets
• Support colleagues to create commercial and inspiring displays in your department which enhance the customer experience attracting footfall and sales
• Deliver the customer experience according to Primark standards, including managing customer complaints and queries in the first instance with a view to resolving them in line with our customer promise, escalating where necessary to senior management

Operations / Cost Control

• Review your team's inventory orders before they are placed for the department, optimize stock levels to maximize sales and minimize stock loss, through effective use of the Stock Replenishment System (PSR)
• Assist the Store Manager with the protection of people, property and premises by securing cash, stock and property. Keyholder responsibility including availability for emergency call outs
• Collaborate with the store management team to support the Store Manager with the daily running of the store (and deputize when required)
• Demonstrate robust knowledge of 'The Way We Work' manual and its application in store
• Support the daily running of the store by adhering to all Primark's policies and procedures
• Undertake Operations & EHS Store responsibilities on a rotational basis where you will support the Store Manager in maintaining a safe & efficient place of work. Responsible for completion of Operations and EHS activities throughout the store in line with the EHS, Operational policies and procedures to deliver a safe environment

A role model who can lead , motivate and inspire the team, who builds confidence and enthusiasm, enabling the team to deliver excellent store standards and customer service

• Commercially aware with an understanding of local market, key competitors and how the use of relevant systems and tools can improve option control and drive sales
• Good planning and organizational skills, prioritising and working within agreed timescales
• Position holder must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently, orally and in writing, with managers, supervisors, and hourly colleagues in English to provide instruction, coaching, corrective action, safety instructions and lead teams as a manager daily and in emergencies. Position holder must also be able to provide amazing customer service in English, which includes being able to orally communicate with customers in English and monitor the performance of English-speaking colleagues whose job duties require communication with customers.

Primark does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Employee - Permanent