Mole Valley Farmers Limited
Store Manager Designate
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Store Manager Designate
Department: Retail
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Basingstoke
Reporting To: Sarah Battrick
Description
We’re looking for a flexible and customer-focused Store Manager Designate to support our stores across the region. This is a key leadership role where you’ll work alongside store management teams to drive success, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and develop talent. If you’re passionate about retail, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
About The Role
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week, working 5 days and alternate weekends
As Store Manager Designate, you’ll play a vital role in supporting multiple stores, helping to deliver business plans, drive KPIs, and ensure operational excellence. You’ll lead by example, create a positive and solution-focused environment, and make sure every interaction reflects our values: customer first, innovative, knowledgeable, honest, committed, and courageous.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Working with Store Managers to deliver business plans focused on growth and commercial success
- Assisting in driving KPI results across stores and engaging teams in achieving performance goals
- Supporting stock control, seasonal promotions, and merchandising to maximise sales opportunities
- Coaching and developing colleagues to build strong succession plans for the future
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and training to maintain compliance and nurture talent
- Helping organise daily operations and manage store security
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and company procedures
About You
- At least 2 years’ proven management experience within a comparable retail role
- Proven track record of delivering sales targets and managing budgets
- Strong understanding of retail operations, including sales, stock control, and customer service
- Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
- Strong commercial awareness, including analysing sales trends and identifying growth opportunities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead, motivate, and engage colleagues
- Flexible and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous improvement and team development
- A natural leader with a customer-first mindset and a passion for delivering outstanding service
- Current driving licence and willingness to travel across the region
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What We Offer
- 📈 Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
- 🛍️ Up to 25% colleague discount in store
- 🚗 Free parking on site
- 🌴 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
- 📚 Excellent training and development opportunities
- 🪜 Plenty of career progression opportunities
- 👨👩👧👦 Life Assurance
- 🗣️ Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
- 🎁 Comprehensive colleague benefits
- 🚼 Enhanced Family Leave Policies
We may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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