Retail Divisional Manager - Scotland, North East and Central Nor

Job Description

For over 30 years, Dreams has been passionate about providing the perfect night`s sleep. As the UK`s leading bed specialist, the company is committed to providing the highest standard of expert customer service and advice, and offers an extensive selectionof high quality products including mattresses, bed frames, divans, bedroom furniture and soft furnishings, many of which are hand-crafted in the UK at the Dreams Bed Factory in Oldbury, West Midlands. Dreams has more than 200 retail stores nationwide and a transactional website www.dreams.co.uk. Its head office - known as Bedquarters - is located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. We also have our very own distribution network, making sure that our productsare delivered to our customers in perfect condition, because your sleep matters.We have strong company values: Everyone`s invited Dream big We know our stuff We care Winner of Specialty Retailer of the Year 2019/2020 (Retail Week)Now is an exciting time to Join Dreams and work as part of our successful retail management team. As a Divisional Manager for Scotland, North East and Central North West, you will ensure the smooth and efficient running of your designated Division. ThisDivision has 30 stores with the locations across a large patch. You will ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to and train and develop a successful sales and management team. Key Responsibilities:- Ensure profitability and performance are maximised through the correct balance of commercial acumen and cost control. - Deliver the Division`s financial targets including all current KPI`s. -Increase the Division`s turnover year on year in line with Company expectations -Control any variable costs within each Store in line with the Company`s expectations -Total compliance of all Policies and Procedures both on a person level and ensure direct reports also adhere accordingly. -Demonstrate commitment to the highest levels of customer service and retail standards across the designated Division. -Ensure all Stores within the Division are fully compliant with all statutory laws relating to retail i.e. Health & Safety and Trading Standards, whilst ensuring the welfare of all our customers and staff -Operate effective management of the attendance and/or staff coverage throughout the Division to ensure maximum staff coverage whilst managing budgeted levels - Diary management, to ensure Stores are visited regularly and distance management is effectively conducted. - Share `best practice` within your Division and peer group to maximise the benefit to the business. - Be fully aware and up to date with regards to all competitor activity. - Identify all training needs across the Division and implement relevant training . What we need from you: - Previous Regional or Divisional management experience in the retail industry - You must live within the designated area - Strong commercial awareness - Good organisational, administration, compliance and PC skills - Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines - The ability to motivate, inspire and lead a team effectively - Previous sales experience at management level