Overview

NEW STORE OPENING! Store Manager wanted for a Luxury Retailer

Salary: up to £65k

Location: Central London

Fantastic opportunity to be part of this new store opening, in the heart of Chelsea.

My Client is opening new luxury spirit and wine store and are now recruiting for an experienced, ambitious and charismatic Retail Store Manager. Located in the highly affluent area of Chelsea , London, the retail store will become home to a range of premium and interesting spirits, fine wines and liqueurs.

Job Responsibilities:

· Recruit, develop and manage a high performing, customer service orientated team
· Input to and management of the annual budget and all associated financial tasks for
the store including payroll
· Identify areas for growth and any other commercial opportunities
· Manage all of the day to day operations of the store
· Develop direct relationships with wine and spirit producers / agencies
· Actively seek out stock allocations, small parcels and rare finds
· Maintain a view of current industry trends and competitor activity
· Create an annual in store marketing calendar to include customer events and
producer tastings
· Develop a B2B channel – a network of supplier contacts is highly advantageous

Candidate Profile:

· At least 5 years management experience in the premium retail wine and spirit sector
· Educated to degree level or equivalent
· WSET Level 3 Wine and WSET Level 3 Spirits or equivalent, with demonstrable
knowledge in the whisky sector
· Customer focused and target driven
· Self motivated, able to work independently and under pressure
· Strong leadership and management skills
· Demonstrates a passion for whisky, fine wines, champagne and spirits
· Experienced in driving Clientelling through the team and own VIP network
· Strategic thinker with a strong commercial acumen
· Demonstrates respect, leadership capabilities and regularly exceeds expectations

This is a one off opportunity to join this high end business, and be part of their already successful journey of growth. If you possess the required experience above, then submit your CV ASAP!

Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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