Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Wickes is more than just the nation’s favourite DIY store. It’s a place where we’ll ask for your ideas, listen to your opinions and value the contributions you make. Chances are you’ve never experienced anything quite like our culture. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be.

If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.

This role will be working in one of our stores based in the West Midlands.

The role of Store Manager within Wickes is essential – this means the potential is high, as is the opportunity for growth. We expect that you’ll already be a great leader with a proven track record of bringing your team along with you. You'll be great at managing your workload and you’ll have the safety of others (including yourself!) at the forefront of your mind.

You’ll be customer‑centric, making sure each and every customer has a great shopping experience with us and that you’ll come to work with a winning mindset. Some of your responsibilities will be as follows;

• Organising and working with your team to achieve the targets.
• Motivate colleagues and serve customers, ensuring they get the right products for their needs.
• Ensure promotions are up to date and the correct stock is available.

We are looking for someone who is (or has been) an experienced store manager within a retail environment. A can‑do spirit is essential in retail so this is non‑negotiable for us! We want candidates who understand the financial side of business – previous KPI exposure and working to targets is a must. We also want people who know how to recruit great team members – you spot potential and are able to work with individuals to bring that out.

Our unique culture means we believe in doing the right thing and helps us to win for our customers, planet and people. Together, we help you get what you want from your role, so you can make your working experience your own and experience beyond the everyday.

• Up to 15% annual bonus and up to £300 per month gain share bonus.
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution.
• Up to 35 days of annual leave including 8 days of bank holidays.

Other financial and wellbeing benefits include:
Save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, Cashback health scheme, Cycle to work, Life assurance, Peppy, Aviva Digital GP, Financial Education & loans, Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership.

We aim to create an inclusive workplace with colleagues' wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. If you are interested in flexible working you can read our flexible working statement here or let us know when you apply and we can talk this through as part of your application process.

Please contact us here if you require any adjustments within the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview.