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  1. Overview

    Location:
    West Midlands
    Salary:
    £50000 - £65000 per annum
    Job Type:
    Permanent
    Reference:
    TPP - OD1901

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    Operations Director

    Whatever your industry or sector, if you are currently an Operations Director who leads from the front, we want to hear from you!

    Our client are Europe's largest private operator of indoor and outdoor market and fayres. They are a family-run business who have been established over 160 years and have huge, yet measured, growth plans to double their revenue over the next 5 years.

    This opportunity offers full autonomy and a chance to add your own stamp to their success over the coming years. So, the ideal Operations Director will have an open mind yet the know-how to lead the operations activities and develop / drive strategy for new operational standards for the company.

    This company are an agile business, helping make key decisions, faster. You will be working closely with the sales and business development director and commercial finance management to develop the operational offerings to tenants, clients and identify opportunities to grow markets within the group.

    Already with a turnover of £40m, you will have a team of around 35-40 employees including 3 Area Managers and 10 Centre Managers. You will work closely with your team to consistently deliver in several key areas such as H&S, tenant/site issues and operations strategy etc.

    The Ideal Operations Director Will Demonstrate The Ability To:

    * Develop operations strategy focused on both financial gain, operational efficiencies and improved customer satisfaction that supports business growth targets and the business plan.
    * Support the maximising of rental income in all operational centres by ensuring operations supports marketing and other business development activities.
    * Ensure that operations develop procedures and maintains high standards in operational delivery and Health & Safety.
    * Lead the operational team ensuring a culture of high standards, continuous improvement and team work in line with Company's values, and policies.
    * Ensure the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirement under the Health and Safety Acts.
    * Ensure operations maintain excellent relationships with new and existing customers, local authority's clients and private sector clients creating customer satisfaction always.
    * To review individual markets managed or owned by the company and establish an operational efficiency and effectiveness improvement plan to support improved profitability.
    * Ensure operations supports the development of the bid pipeline.
    * Prepare mobilisation plans and lead in the implementation when successful of new contracts.
    * Promote and maintain that operational staff will provide favourable image of the organisation through excellent working relationships with customers and clients.
    * Attend meetings, presentations and exhibitions as a representative for the business.
    * Ensure operations supports the development of sales activities and business development on all operational sites and contracts.
    * To provide the necessary management support and supervision to ensure that Operational managers and Operational staff are competent, well-trained, motivated and able to discharge their duties effectively.
    * Be a key member of the UK executive management team providing support on projects as directed from time to time by manager.

    What's in it for the ideal Operations Director?

    Up to £65,000 Basic Salary DOE
    Unrivalled Benefits Package
    Car Allowance
    Flexibility

  2. Overview

    Location:
    London
    Salary:
    Bonus + Benefits DOE
    Job Type:
    Permanent
    Reference:
    TPP-VAC-1901

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    Senior Retail Manager

    The position of Senior Retail Manager for one of the Worlds best known retail brands, has arisen, for a proven Senior Retail Manager or Retail Area Manager with experience of running and developing a high growth retail business. Already a top performing retail multi-site manager you will be looking for that place to truly call home where you leadership skills can be fully utilised and stretched to achieve more more more.
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    The Senior Retail Manager will be responsible for...

    Encouraging fresh ideas across the team
    Leading and coordinating all retail activities in an action orientated manor to develop the retail business
    Empowering individuals to deliver exceptional standards of retail customer service.
    Ability to embrace and champion change
    Building and inspiring a world class retail team
    Maintain high levels of presentation within the retail stores
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    The ideal Senior Retail Manager applicant should have...

    A self-motivated and outstanding leadership style…
    Be a brand ambassador with employees and retail customers
    Ability to balance strategy with tactical activities
    Thrive in a fast paced energized retail environment
    Strong desire to learn and succeed
    You've inspired performance across retail stores or districts to achieve success.
    Coaching, leading and development skills

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    The Training & Benefits
    Benefits:
    £40,000 - £50,000 Basic + Bonus + Benefits DOE
    Training
    World Leading Retail Training Program with potential internal progression
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    If you've got senior retail management experience and more importantly you've got what it takes, apply now, and transform your career with one of the best known and best loved retail brands.
    Your application will be sent to Mark Hargreaves

  3. Overview

    Location:
    City of London
    Salary:
    £40000 - £50000 per annum
    Job Type:
    Permanent
    Reference:
    TPP - RH1901

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    Fantastic Opportunity with expanding International retailer

    JOB PURPOSE:
    The position has complete responsibility and accountability for managing sales, profitability and customer experience in line with the overall business objectives and assisting in the definition of a brand portfolio strategy in the region defined
    Strategic Responsibilities
    * Develop and implement along with the Commercial Director the Retail business and brand portfolio strategy.
    * Consolidate and refine the overall budget for the Regional Retail division, and enforce its implementation.

    Functional Responsibilities
    Sales and Business Development
    * Establish both monthly and annual sales objectives/ forecasts for the regional retail division in line with overall sales targets.
    * Monitor and Report business/sales performance against defined metrics and other market information on a regular basis to aid decision making and corrective action if required.
    * Reviews sales improvement plans and initiatives, and identify any additional opportunities to increase sales.
    * Review of high performing and low performing stores and take corrective action to ensure profitability of the business is maintained
    * Drive e-commerce sales, monitor its performance and suggest methods to increase market share
    * Ensure development of the retail network through constant communication with Shopping Malls, Retailers, Distributors
    * Responsible for identifying new locations and assessing the feasibility of these new locations
    Overseeing mall communications for rentals, podiums and promotions, in order to exploit opportunities to

    * drive foot fall and sales

    Division's Operations
    * Oversee that the highest levels of quality in the look and feel of the retail outlets is applied and is in line with the Brand requirements and guidelines, and the standards are maintained at all times.
    * Oversee that the highest levels of customer service is implemented in the business with continued compliance to internal and external requirements, taking necessary action in case of any customer complaints/concerns.
    * Conduct regular store visits to ensure the highest levels of performance, management, staffing levels, customer service, back-store management, cleanliness and overall look and feel
    * Support Managers on the maintenance of shop display taking into consideration stock levels, climatic conditions and Store location and in line with Corporate/Brand standards
    * Tracks and monitors controllable expenses, with a view to maintain cost efficiency/ increase productivity
    * Redeploys manpower in in order to improve productivity and the sales to cost ratio
    * Identifies and exploits opportunities to reduce area/store/kiosk expenditure, including opportunities to reduce stock loss in area.


    Logistics and Warehouse Management
    * Contribute to the factory production and procurement forecasting process in line with the sales forecast, including defining and reviewing Bills of Materials with the factory manager.
    * Supervise end-to-end supply chain processes, in coordination with the Central Production and Warehouse functions ensuring continued visibility on stock levels, shipments and accurate and timely distribution of goods and products to the outlets
    * Oversee the warehousing and distribution of product within the region, ensuring the right quantity of goods at the right time, to ensure achievement of business goals
    * Ensure that all policies about Product Handling (product delivery, stocking, packaging, etc.) and Loss Prevention are properly implemented and monitored in order to minimise loss prevention concerns

    Administration
    * Manage the regional office and administrative functions, ensuring alignment with the Corporate functions and efficient operations in the region

    Marketing
    * Initiate and plan all marketing and PR activities related to each brand and ensure proper execution in coordination with the marketing team, including "in-store events" and sponsorships
    * Keep abreast with market trends and competitor activity, to maintain the brand's competitive position
    * Ensure awareness of marketing principles and its impact on the function's planning and effectiveness
    * Cascade this down to the team in order to deliver holistic business value

    People Development
    * Develop innovative teams who can quickly adapt to as well as create new opportunities
    * Coach and guide teams to perform to their optimal potential, produce highest standards of output
    Engage in performance evaluation of direct team members and review the indirect span of control to ensure

    * efficiency and consistency in assessing performance
    * Promote ongoing training and development and up skill key talent to larger roles.
    * Provide a leadership avenue for the teams to be able to escalate their concerns to enable prompt resolution of the same
    * Communicate any organisational changes and mitigate risks through effective change management


    1 Sales Targets/Gross Profit/Net Profit/EBITDA
    2 Operation Standards
    3 Customer Satisfaction
    4 Staff Retention
    5 Adherence to planning process and timelines



    EXPERIENCE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

    Minimum 7 to 10 years' experience, with at least 3 years' experience as a Head of a Business in a diversified Retail Group
    Graduate or Post Graduate Degree in the field of Marketing/Sales/Retail Management or an MBA
    Experience in Luxury Retail experience in KSA

  4. Overview

    Location:
    London
    Salary:
    £35000 - £40000 per annum + Bonus OTE £60,000+
    Job Type:
    Permanent
    Reference:
    TPP - RSM1901

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    Retail Store Manager

    Our client is an award winning retail business with huge growth plans across the UK. Due to their continued growth an opportunity has arisen for a sales driven, passionate, people focused retail manager who is able to drive the success of the business through a highly energised team and the delivery of first class customer service...
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    The Company

    Our client promotes a sales driven, 'open and honest' culture where feedback is encouraged and people are always kept in the loop, meaning they feel more involved and have a greater sense of job satisfaction. The store culture is one of fun, drive and energy where customers frequently comment on the professionalism, commitment and enthusiasm of their people. Social activities are regular and varied, reinforcing the family atmosphere that exists in the business.
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    The Job Role

    As a Retail Store Manager you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the showroom, overseeing the performance of the Assistant Showroom Manager and Sales Advisors. Reporting to the Area Manager, the successful Showroom Manager's core responsibilities and duties will include, but will not be limited to:

    * Train, coach and develop a team of highly motivated sales consultants
    * Ensure the store gives excellent customer service at all times
    * Motivate and mentor staff
    * Drive the business to exceed sales, KPI's and service targets
    * Communicate clearly with all members of staff through morning briefings and store meetings
    * Drive all operational standards within the store including administration and merchandising standards
    * Ensure monthly/quarterly store social event is made available.
    * Ensure the staff adhere to a sales process which put the needs of the customer first at all times
    * Ensure the teams are compliant with procedures to minimise shrinkage and cash loses.
    * Lead by example by ensuring every customer has a pleasant experience with the company
    * Ensure team are fully trained to deal with any customer eventuality
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    The Person

    The Retail Store Manager should have...
    * Experience in Training others
    * Staff Motivation
    * Store Presentation skills
    * Experience in merchandising and stock control
    * Drive to exceed sales targets
    * Strong operational standards
    * Compliance
    * Communication skills
    * Ability to influence
    * Risk Management ability
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    The Retail Store Manager Benefits
    Benefits:
    £35,000 - £40,000 basic + Bonus OTE £60,000 + Benefits

  5. Overview

    Location:
    Cheshire
    Salary:
    £40000 - £50000 per annum + car or car allowance and bonus
    Job Type:
    Permanent
    Reference:
    TPP-CAE1901

    Is this you?

    We are excited to be partnering with a fast-expanding commercial insurance brokerage in the Cheshire area, known for specialising in a full spectrum of commercial insurance solutions. As part of their ambitious growth plans, they are searching for a dynamic, energetic, and success-driven Commercial Account Executive.

  6. Overview

    Location:
    Greater Manchester
    Salary:
    £27000 - £28000 per annum + DOE + benefits + ad hoc bonus
    Job Type:
    Permanent
    Reference:
    TPP - WareFLT

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    Warehouse Operative (with FLT Reach)

    Due to exciting growth an opportunity has arisen for a Warehouse Senior Operative (with FLT counterbalance / Reach), to join a company who are experiencing incredible growth. Based out of their Head Office / warehouse in Bolton, this person will be responsible for operating within the goods in and out department in an effective and efficient manner.

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