Job Description

As a multi-channel retailer and now in our third decade on the high street, we are seeking a Retail Store Manager to join our Portsmouth team.

Who are Cotton Traders?

CT for short, we are a clothing retailer and established in 1987 by England rugby captains and legends Fran Cotton and Steve Smith. Supported by a growing online and offline (catalogue) presence, we have 80 stores nationwide in England, Scotland and Wales and employ 800 people across the country. We have an ambitious 5 year plan to grow the business across all touch points and we can only do this with the best people around us.

What\xe2\x80\x99s in the role and what are we looking for?

We are recruiting for a 40 hours per week Retail Store Manager but for us, it\xe2\x80\x99s the person we cherish, not the title. Yes, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be responsible for the store and everything that it entails \xe2\x80\x93 sales, service, targets. Most importantly, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be a leader. A leader of people and a leader in the current and challenging world of retailing. You\xe2\x80\x99ll have bundles of passion and energy in driving a small team forward; you\xe2\x80\x99ll epitomise our standards of customer service and you\xe2\x80\x99ll put smiles on people\xe2\x80\x99s faces \xe2\x80\x93 customers and staff.

Traditionally, our Retail leaders are responsible for:-

• Delivering a true and honest customer experience, treating those, as you yourself, would like to be treated
• Merchandising the store in line with our brand guidance
• Managing store stock-rooms, ensuring effective replenishment and stock control
• Motivating and driving engagement as a true people leader

Key skills and behaviours that we look for:-

• Passionate about people and customer experiences
• Engaging leadership qualities
• Seeks positive outcomes
• Open to change and challenge
• Strives for excellence and seeks to improve & innovate
• Competent with computers and willing to engage with technology
• Kind with morally sound values

What\xe2\x80\x99s on offer?

We are protective and proud in equal measure of our culture and suggest you take a look at our values on our web-site to gain a better understanding of life at CT. Once you\xe2\x80\x99re part of the team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be rewarded with, alongside other things:-

• 25 days holiday from day one, rising to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Very generous clothing allowance
• Employee discount for you and your family
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health cash-plan
• Long service awards

Next steps

Many applicants contact us to discuss life at CT and you are most welcome to drop by any of our stores or telephone us to learn more. And when you\xe2\x80\x99re ready to apply, following the site instructions and we very much look forward to hearing from you.

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Cotton Traders