Temporary Store Manager

Lead. Inspire. Grow. Are you a passionate retail leader who thrives on motivating teams, delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving commercial success? Argento, one of the UK and Ireland's leading fashion jewellery retailers, is looking for an ambitious and customer-focused

Temporary Store Managerto lead our Kennedy Centrestorefor a period of maternity cover. Founded in Belfast in 1997, Argento has grown to over 25 stores across the UK and Ireland, alongside a successful online business delivering worldwide. We are proud to offer customers an exciting collection of jewellery and watches from globally recognised brands including

Pandora, Swarovski, Nomination and Olivia Burton, alongside our own exclusive brands

Argento, Storie, Karma, August Woods and Over & Over. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced retail manager, or an ambitious Assistant Manager ready to take the next step in their career.

The Role Position:

Temporary Store Manager

Location:

Argento Kennedy Centre, Unit 49 Kennedy Centre, Belfast, BT11 9AE

Contract:

Temporary, Fixed Term Contract, 12 months, Full-Time (40 hours per week) The role includes a flexible shift pattern across daytime,evenings and weekends. Reward Package Salary:£30,576.00perannum Bonus:

Achievable monthly performance bonus Benefits ?

Generous employee discount after successful completion of probation ?

Monthly bonus scheme ?

NEST Pension Scheme ?

Comprehensive training and development programmes ?

Brand-specific product training ?

Regular staff incentives and competitions ?

Career progression opportunities within a growing business About the Role As Temporary Store  Manager,you'llbe the driving force behind the success of your store. Reporting to the Area Manager,you'lllead from the front, creating an inspiring environment where colleagues feel motivated, customers feel valued and commercial targets are consistently achieved. You'llbe responsible for developing a high-performing team, delivering exceptional customerserviceand ensuring operational excellence across all areas of the business.

As part of your role, you will also become a keyholder and receive training in ear piercing, one of our most popular in-store services. What You'll Be Doing Leading Your Team Inspire,motivate and develop a high-performing team Create a positive culture focused on performance and customer service Coach colleagues to maximise their potential and support succession planning Recruit, onboard andretaintalented team members Driving Sales & Service Lead the team to achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs Deliver an exceptional customer experience at every opportunity Identify opportunities to increase sales, customerloyaltyand store performance Set the standard for outstanding Argento customer service Managing Store Operations Oversee all day-to-day store operations Manage rotas,payroll and staffing levels in line with budgets Complete cash handling, banking and keyholder responsibilities Plan stock takes, sales launches and seasonal activity Ensure compliance with all company policies,procedure sand health & safety requirements Commercial Excellence Analyse store performance andidentifygrowth opportunities Manage costs and profitability effectively Deliver visual merchandising standards that inspire customers and maximise sales Protect company assets through strong stock control and security practices What We're Looking For We'relooking for a confident leader who is passionate about retail,peopleand delivering results.

Essential Skills & Experience ?

Minimum 2 years' experience managing a high-volume retail store ?

Proven success leading,coaching and developing teams ?

Strong commercial awareness and experience working in a KPI-driven environment ?

Experience…