Location:
5, Bouverie Place Shopping Centre, Alexandra Gardens, Folkestone CT20 1AU
Purpose:
Here at Deichmann we are looking to appoint a Cover Manager based at our store in Ashford covering stores across the Kent area.
This is a full time, permanent position, paying £23,000 per annum.
What is a Cover Manager ?
Our Cover Managers are our fast track, high potential managerial talent!
After initial training, Cover Managers build their understanding of how Deichmann stores operate, by providing managerial cover across a cluster of stores.
For this particular role the stores you will cover/support after training include: Maidstone, Folkestone, Canterbury, Ashford, Westwood Cross and additional stores considered to be within a reasonable commuting distance.
You must be able to travel within a defined geographical area.
On completion of training, Cover Managers are in an ideal position to be promoted to Store Manager.
This is a really exciting opportunity for a successful and ambitious individual looking to progress their career in retail, initially supporting or managing one or more of our stores, before being appointed to Store Manager.
Ideal candidate:
Our ideal Cover Managers will have previous experience at supervisor / management level within a retail setting or similar and are keen to progress their career in store management.
You will be fully flexible in terms of travel in order to work across a number of different locations.
Have previous experience of working in a managerial or supervisory role in retail or a related sector.
Be able to problem solve and think on your feet.
A people person with the ability to plan and co-ordinate resources in order to deliver on exceptional customer service.