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Oyster-retail recruitment

Company Oyster-retail recruitment
Contact Louise White
Telephone 0845 0500 163
Email / web louise@oyster-retail.co.uk       http://www.oyster-retail.co.uk
Address Westpoint , 5-9 Duke Street , Castlefield , Manchester , Lancashire , M3 4NF
Description
Oyster Retail Recruitment Limited

Oyster Retail Recruitment is a specialist, retail recruiter who provides high calibre retail professionals from junior management up to executive level to the retail sector across the UK and Ireland.

Based from our offices in Manchester, we have over
25 yrs experience working with major retail Plc’s and small developing retailers. We offer a professional, highly effective service, providing suitable pre-screened candidates to our expanding client base

Our service portfolio includes: -

Full Advertising
Comprehensive Headhunt / Search
Database Search
Video Conferencing
Assessment Centre facilities UK wide

Our clients are currently looking for high calibre retail professionals across all levels for exciting, progressive Management opportunities nationwide.

As your recruitment consultant is not only to discuss opportunities with you but also to support you by offering relevant career advice, interview technique and Market knowledge.


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Job Title Store Manager
Location Thurrock, Essex
Salary/rate £17000 - £22000/annum £22,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Job number 128130984
Posted 09/05/2008 (13:59)
Agency/Employer Oyster-retail recruitment
Description






STORE MANAGER

Our client is the UK's leader in its service area and has 43 locations throughout the country, with 6,000 staff dedicated to customer satisfaction. It’s service and product areas include retail, catering and facilities and is currently expanding its portfolio of units across the UK. We are looking for a high calibre, experienced retail manager with a minimum of 2 years hands on experience. You must have gained experience working within a fast paced environment where offering excellent customer service is vital.

The Role:

• Ensure effective communication to sales floor team at all times, informing them of daily targets and appropriate Company, operational and product changes in the absence of more senior management.
• Support management team in setting commercial and service objectives.
• Analyse and effectively use key sales reports to understand current store performance.
• Support management team to ensure sales staff are trained, motivated and developed within their current role.
• Be fully aware of store progress, current issues, challenges and improvement plans in all areas, and be able to articulate this to Company visitors to store.
• Control costs in store by adherence to procedures and support for Manager in efficiency drives, particularly with respect to payroll.

The Person:

• Must have previous retail management experience.
• Managing staff
• Experience of managing fast pasted retail outlet.
• Has a positive “can do” approach
• Is focused and determined in order to achieve all goals set.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills.
• Is passionate and driven about sales, customer service and operations.
• Must have a driving licence.

In return for your skills and experience we offer a competitive salary, pension and the opportunity for career growth for the future.
Job type Permanent
Contract length Permanent
Start date ASAP
Contact name Brad Williams
Ref no BW01
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Job Title Operations Manager
Location Liverpool, Merseyside
Salary/rate £14000 - £19000/annum £19,000 + Benefits
Job number 128130705
Posted 02/05/2008 (15:57)
Agency/Employer Oyster-retail recruitment
Description






Operations Manager
Specialist - High Street Retailer.

We are currently looking to recruit a high calibre Retail Operations Manager (Stock Manager / Retail Manager). Due to our client’s ongoing expansion and continued succession planning.

Our client is progressive and forward thinking retail business operating nationally within an exciting specialist market. They are well known for their attention to detail and offer products that are synonymous with quality, their customer service stands out in comparison to the others in the market.

As the Retail Operations Manager you will be committed to driving sales by delivering the highest quality of service in the finest of retail environments. Our client offers a unique and very rewarding selling environment with opportunities as extensive as you would expect from a growing business, there drive to attract the best is reflected in the excellent packages they offer.

Job Role:

• Full accountability for stock throughout the store, the Retail Stock Manager will provide an exceptional smooth operational service that maximises sales and minimises costs through clear direction and management of all areas related to stock.
• Accountable for the day to day running of the stockroom covering, stockroom standards, delivery, replenishment, health and safety, stock take and stock security.
• Support the Retail Store Manager in delivering maximum stock availability by providing accurate and timely stock information.
• It will be your job to drive and work towards the stores KPI’s and actively take part in weekly Management meetings, delivering feedback on all operational stock areas.
• Efficient management of goods-in to ensure speedy replenishment, integration into stockroom and accurate checking off to maintain stock file integrity. Responsible for stock takes within store to include planning, execution and first stage investigation.
• Drive stock action plans following audits and delivers improvements to agreed timescales.
• Coaches team in all procedures which affect stock accuracy.
• Drives all cash handling procedures and security procedures and encourages high level of vigilance of the team within store.
• Responsible for Cash and Operations Audit result and drives improvement plans.
• Take full responsibility for all Health and Safety aspects across the store.

The Candidate:

• Must have management experience in Operations or stock.
• Experience of managing high turnover departments or stores
• Fashion management experience Preferably
• Has a positive “can do” approach
• Is focused and determined in order to achieve all goals set
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills
• Is passionate and driven about sales, customer service and operations.
Job type Permanent
Contract length Permanent
Start date ASAP
Contact name Louise White
Ref no LW12
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Job Title Store Manager
Location Bristol, Avon
Salary/rate £26000 - £32000/annum £32,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Job number 128130702
Posted 02/05/2008 (15:54)
Agency/Employer Oyster-retail recruitment
Description






Store Manager
Specialist - High Street Retailer.

We are currently looking to recruit a high calibre Retail Store Manager (General Manager/ Retail Manager). Due to our client’s ongoing expansion and continued succession planning.

Our client is progressive and forward thinking retail business operating nationally within an exciting specialist market. They are well known for their attention to detail and offer products that are synonymous with quality, their customer service stands out in comparison to the others in the market.

As Retail Store Manager you will be responsible for: - Managing & controlling the overall operation of the store - reviewing and securing the required level of profitability - ensuring, through the Deputy and Assistant Managers, that all sections operate efficiently and that the highest standards are maintained - recruiting, training and developing all management & staff to encourage effective performance and prepare them for progression to their next role.

Job Role:

• Ensures that anyone recruited in store meets the company requirements and will improve productivity in store
• Achieves all sales targets set with action plans in place to constantly aim for improvement
• Achieves all budget, discount, shrinkage, expenses and P& L targets set with action plans in place to constantly aim for improvement
• Oversees and reviews all systems, procedures and management controls in store to ensure they are functioning in the most efficient and productive way
• Ensures that all legal and maintenance requirements in store are adhered to
• Checks that the highest standards are being maintained at all times and acts if they are not
• Strives to protect the company’s assets through vigilance
• Makes sure that all members of the management team motivate team members to achieve Demonstrates excellent customer service at all times
• Ensures that the customers best interests are at heart in every decision made in store
• Ensures through effective floor control that all customers needs are met efficiently and appropriately
• maximum sales
• Ensures that all communication in store is thorough, monitored and reviewed
• Carries out reviews and appraisals ensuring that SMART objectives are set

The Candidate:

• Must have management experience
• Managing staff of 25 +
• Experience of managing high turnover departments or stores
• Fashion management experience Preferably
• Has a positive “can do” approach
• Is focused and determined in order to achieve all goals set
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills
• Is passionate and driven about sales, customer service and operations.
Job type Permanent
Contract length Permanent
Start date ASAP
Contact name Catherine Lee
Ref no CL12
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Job Title Assistant Manager
Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Salary/rate £11000 - £15000/annum £14,500+Benefits
Job number 105130160
Posted 02/05/2008 (15:42)
Agency/Employer Oyster-retail recruitment
Description






ASSISTANT MANAGER (CATERING)
£14,500 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Our client is the UK's leader in its service area and has 43 locations throughout the country, with 6,000 staff dedicated to customer satisfaction. It’s service and product areas include retail, catering and facilities and is currently expanding its portfolio of units across the UK. We are currently looking to recruit a high calibre retail catering manager to join a dynamic team and make a real contribution towards the growth of this expanding business.

The Role:

• Support the Unit Manager in the day to day running of a busy catering unit.
• Ensure effective communication to floor team at all times, informing them of daily targets and service levels.
• Support team in setting commercial and service objectives.
• Ensure staff are trained, motivated and developed within their current role.
• Be fully aware of store progress, current issues, challenges and improvement plans in all areas, and be able to articulate this to company visitors to store.
• Control costs in store by adherence to procedures and support for Manager in efficiency drives, particularly with respect to payroll.


The Person:

• Must have previous retail catering management experience.
• Managing staff of 10 +
• Experience of managing fast pasted catering outlet.
• Has a positive “can do” approach
• Is focused and determined in order to achieve all goals set.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills.
• Is passionate and driven about sales, customer service and operations.
• Must have a driving licence.


In return for your skills and experience we offer a competitive salary, pension and the opportunity for career growth for the future.
Job type Permanent
Contract length Permanent
Start date ASAP
Contact name Catherine Lee
Ref no CL11
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Job Title Store Manager
Location Lancaster, Lancashire
Salary/rate £20000 - £26000/annum £26,000+Bonus +Benefits
Job number 128130521
Posted 29/04/2008 (15:37)
Agency/Employer Oyster-retail recruitment
Description






Store Manager (Premier Brand Retailer)
Specialist - High Street Retailer.

We are looking for a high calibre, experienced retail managers with a minimum of 2 years hands on experience ideally within the food/supermarket environment. You must have gained experience working within a fast paced environment where offering excellent customer service is vital.

Our client is a recognised high-end convenience food retailer operating UK wide and is currently looking to recruit a number of experienced, ambitious Retail Managers.

As Store Manager you will be responsible for running a fast moving, high volume store gaining exposure to the commercial, financial and operational side of the store operation. You will be financially astute and motivated by ensuring fast, effective and quality service in a demanding retail environment. You will be an exceptional leader and believe in motivating and developing the team to deliver outstanding customer service.

Job Role:

• Ensure effective communication to sales floor team at all times, informing them of daily targets and appropriate Company, operational and product changes in the absence of more senior management.
• Support management team in setting commercial and service objectives.
• Analyse and effectively use key sales reports to understand current store performance.
• Support management team to ensure sales staff are trained, motivated and developed within their current role.
• Be fully aware of store progress, current issues, challenges and improvement plans in all areas, and be able to articulate this to Company visitors to store.
• Role-model Company expectations in terms of product knowledge, service delivery, sales capability and adherence to operational and standards excellence.
• Control costs in store by adherence to procedures and support for Manager in efficiency drives, particularly with respect to payroll.

The Candidate:

• Must have management experience
• Managing staff of 10 +
• Experience of managing fast pasted supermarket
• Has a positive “can do” approach
• Is focused and determined in order to achieve all goals set
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills
• Is passionate and driven about sales, customer service and operations.

Job type Permanent
Contract length Permanent
Start date ASAP
Contact name John Farrell
Ref no JF11
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Job Title Assistant Manager
Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Salary/rate £10000 - £15000/annum £14,500 + Bonus + Excellent Benefit
Job number 128130516
Posted 29/04/2008 (13:55)
Agency/Employer Oyster-retail recruitment
Description






ASSISTANT MANAGER (RETAIL) –
£14,500 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Our client is the UK's leader in its service area and has 43 locations throughout the country, with 6,000 staff dedicated to customer satisfaction. It’s service and product areas include retail, catering and facilities and is currently expanding its portfolio of units across the UK. We are currently looking to recruit a high calibre retail manager to join a dynamic team and make a real contribution towards the growth of this expanding business.

The Role:

• Ensure effective communication to sales floor team at all times, informing them of daily targets and appropriate Company, operational and product changes in the absence of more senior management.
• Support management team in setting commercial and service objectives.
• Analyse and effectively use key sales reports to understand current store performance.
• Support management team to ensure sales staff are trained, motivated and developed within their current role.
• Be fully aware of store progress, current issues, challenges and improvement plans in all areas, and be able to articulate this to Company visitors to store.
• Control costs in store by adherence to procedures and support for Manager in efficiency drives, particularly with respect to payroll.

The Person:

• Must have previous retail management experience.
• Managing staff of 15 +
• Experience of managing fast pasted retail outlet.
• Has a positive “can do” approach
• Is focused and determined in order to achieve all goals set.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills.
• Is passionate and driven about sales, customer service and operations.
• Must have a driving licence.

In return for your skills and experience we offer a competitive salary, pension and the opportunity for career growth for the future.
Job type Permanent
Contract length Permanent
Start date ASAP
Contact name Tom Mannix
Ref no TM05
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Job Title HR Business Partner
Location Midlands, West Midlands
Salary/rate £30000 - £35000/annum £30,000 - £35,000 + Company Car + B
Job number 123153661
Posted 21/04/2008 (16:56)
Agency/Employer Oyster-retail recruitment
Description






HR BUSINESS PARTNER – MIDLANDS AREA
£30,000 - £35,000 + Company Car + Bonus

Our client is an $18bn turnover global business, employs in excess of 250,000 staff with a massive portfolio of products and services. As the UK market leader it supplies its products and services to the commercial, private and public sectors. Due to structural changes within its HR infrastructure we are currently looking to recruit a high calibre HR Business Partner to support the senior management team in developing its operations UK wide.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional with drive, energy and commitment to join a dynamic team and make a real impact towards the growth of this business. Your remit will be to provide a professional HR Consultancy service to a number of businesses across the UK on HR issues / projects ranging from policy / procedure development, recruitment and retention, training and development and advising senior manager on Employment Law issues.
Key Responsibilities:
• Multi-site role delivering a HR Consultancy service across (7) + sites.
• Reporting to HR Director.
• Working closely with the senior directors and senior management team on HR related projects / issues.
• Providing a comprehensive HR advisory & Coaching Service to line managers.
• Generalist role.
The Person:
• CIPD Qualified
• Multi-site HR experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to influence decisions.
• Recruitment & Selection experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Employment Law.
• Problem solving skills, excellent relationship building and communication skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking business, which can offer personal challenges a varied working environment and long-term career progression working within an exciting, fast moving ever changing global business.

In return we can offer you an excellent package with benefits and the opportunity to grow with the company.


Job type Permanent
Contract length Permanent
Start date ASAP
Contact name Nick Brown
Ref no NB06
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Job Title Sales Floor Manager
Location High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Salary/rate £20000 - £22000/annum £22,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Job number 128125691
Posted 18/04/2008 (12:28)
Agency/Employer Oyster-retail recruitment
Description






The Sales Floor Manager for this DIY Retailer is responsible for managing and implementing business plans, policies, procedures and processes ensuring that the customer offer is maintained on the Sales floor through merchandising, promotional and service standards by utilising and developing their team to maximum effect.
The Sales Floor Manager must also undertake the Duty Manager role when required and will report to the Customer Service Manager in the absence of the General Store Manager.

Job Role

• Co-ordinate & Plan day to day activities for your team through use of the day book
• Develop your team leaders and staff to ensure they perform to their full potential
• Assist GSM in the preparation & implementation of the store succession planning and manpower planning process & the training / development plan
• Ensure effective staff deployment
• Ensure effective method of communication is established & maintained to all staff
• Any other duties reasonably requested to be carried out that are within your capability to undertake
• Ensure you & your team are fully conversant with & adhere to company security, health & safety policy & procedures
• Maximise sales & profitability through high standards of merchandising, promotional activity & company weekly advertising activity
• Ensure shrinkage controls are in place to minimise stock loss
• Ensure trading standards compliance re: pricing
• Establish & maintain a positive culture throughout the sales floor
• Monitor & maintain high standards of merchandising
• Ensuring planograms & promotional changes all POS is actioned within company guidelines & Standards
• Responsible for ensuring & maintaining maximum stock availability through liaison with the Customer Service Manager
• Assist the WHC in the efficient & timely removal of stock from the warehouse to the sales floor
• Comply fully with all company policies & procedures
• Another duties reasonably requested to be carried out that are within your capability to undertake
• Liaise with the Team Leader Admin to ensure PI counts care achieved

Candidate

• Evidence of results orientation
• Evidence of personal development
• Evidence of working in a planned & organised way for self & others in a team
• Good communication skills presented
• Evidence of people management skills including performance management
• Prepared to flex working hours to meet business demands
• Willing to work in another location within reasonable travelling distance from base
• Previous supervisory experience
• Retail management experience at similar level or equivalent experience in a customer facing sector
• Evidence of working to budgets
• Driving licence

Job type Permanent
Contract length Permanent
Start date ASAP
Contact name Richard Lawther
Ref no LC66
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