Concessions General Manager – Retail Area Management
Manchester based – Northwest | Competitive salary depending on experience | Pension | Company car
Ready to take the next step in retail management?
Are you an experienced store manager ready to move into area management, or an established area manager looking for a varied role with a friendly, employee-owned business?
Joe Davies is a leading supplier of giftware to independent retailers across the UK. Alongside our wholesale and distribution business, for the last 20 years, we have worked with several Concession Retailers in shopping mills, located predominantly in the North-West.
We’re looking for a practical, commercially minded Concessions General Manager who enjoys developing people, building relationships and making retail spaces work.
The role
Reporting to our Sales Director, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day performance and operation of our concessions. You’ll spend time visiting locations, supporting staff and working closely with host retailers to deliver attractive displays, strong retail standards and profitable sales.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, motivating and developing our close-knit concession team.
- Reviewing sales, margins, stock and costs, and taking action to improve performance.
- Maintaining high standards of merchandising, presentation and customer service.
- Planning seasonal activity and keeping displays fresh and appealing.
- Building positive relationships with concession owners and host-store management.
- Keeping stock control and operational procedures running smoothly.
As a separate part of this varied role, you’ll also help organise and merchandise our stands at wholesale trade shows, working with colleagues to ensure everything is ready and presented to a high standard.
About you
You’ll bring successful retail management experience, a good eye for merchandising and the confidence to support people across several locations. You’ll be comfortable using sales information to make decisions, well organised and happy to get involved practically.
Giftware, homeware, garden centre, department store or other relevant retail experience would be welcome. Previous concession or exhibition experience would be useful but is not essential.
You’ll need to be based in the Northwest, working out of Stockport offices and willing to travel to concessions and trade shows, including occasional overnight stays. A full driving licence is required.
What we offer
A competitive salary depending on experience, a company car and the opportunity to make a visible contribution within a well-established, 100% employee-owned business.
A planned handover with our current Concessions Manager will help you get to know our people, products and concession partners.
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