Cavendish Maine
Retail Specialist
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Retail Specialist
Retail Specialist – Travel-Focused Retail Management Role
A fantastic opportunity for a retail manager seeking more travel, variety, and challenge with world-leading company in garden and DIY equipment retail.
Job Title: Retail Specialist
Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive c£36,000 salary
- Fully equipped company van
- Workwear provided
- Mobile, laptop, fuel card (expensed)
- 25 days’ paid holiday
- Excellent career opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and grow the company’s retail strategy, enhancing brand presence through innovative displays and customer support.
- Plan regular visits to all stockists in your region to assess retail impact and effectiveness.
- Advise on prime display positions and suggest improvements for POS (Point of Sale) materials.
- Oversee installations, refurbishments, and relocations of in-store displays for maximum visibility.
- Ensure effective cross-department communication to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to support ongoing promotions.
- Use a central CRM system to maintain accurate records.
- Travel extensively across the UK, typically with up to 2 nights away per week.
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About the Company
Your employer is a world-leading manufacturer of garden/DIY equipment, trusted by professional users for its high-quality products—sold through a vital network of approved stockists. This role focuses on maximising retail impact by improving product presentation, training retail teams, and ensuring high levels of engagement and motivation. The company offers strong career progression and a supportive, growth-focused culture.
Candidate Profile: Ideal Skills & Experience
- UK-wide travelling role (central UK location required)
- Extensive retail experience at Department Manager, Store Manager, or Area Manager level.
- Ability to analyse and optimise store layouts to drive sales growth.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with competence in communicating at all levels.
- High-energy, ambitious, and determined with a progressive mindset.
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Salary & Benefits
- Negotiable salary (c£35,000–£36,000).
- Fully expensed company van, including fuel card.
- Workwear & essential kit provided.
- 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays).
- Laptop for business use.
- Attractive pension and healthcare benefits.
Contact for Applications
Nick Hester Job Reference: NH/105051
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By applying, you consent to Cavendish Maine processing your personal data for this role.
Decisions:
- Successful candidates will receive a detailed call within 48 hours.
- If you don’t hear within 3 working days, assume your application hasn’t progressed (requests for withdrawal may be held for future opportunities unless advised otherwise).
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