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General Manager- Sky Retail Shop

Employer
Sky
Location
Nationwide
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
18 Aug 2021

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Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 7 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.

 

"Our very first Retail Shop launched in Liverpool on 26th October 2020. We have plans to open further shops throughout 2021 meaning that customers can come and visit us wherever they are" - Regional Manager

 

This is your chance to be part of our new and exciting journey within Sky Retail!

 

 

What you'll do:

  • Ensuring the shop is fully managed and delivering against key metrics and core KPISBe responsible for supporting our Team Leaders and Advisors through effective coaching and development conversationsEnsuring all equipment and products within the shop are working and maintained to be at its bestThrough your expertise, you will make recommendations to improve interactions to give the best experience our customersDirectly support Sales Advisors and Team Leaders to help embed knowledge of sales and system processesDeliver through people by creating a positive culture of fun and excitement by delivering through their own unique personalityBe responsible for stock ordering and the management of stockWork with stakeholders to improve things through fresh ideas and perspective (people & customer)

 

What you'll bring:

  • Excellent communication skills, listening and questioningA passion for developing people through effective coaching, people development and people managementA passion for customer excellence and the ability to showcase outstanding serviceAbility to help others to deliver against sales targets and customer metricsA commercially focused leader who puts their people and their customers at the heart of everything they doUnderstanding of Profit &Loss, customer performance and/or other commercial KPI'SExperience running a successful Retail Shop, whilst keeping all products and maintaining equipment to their bestExperience of bringing plans and ideas to lifeAn excellent understanding of how to drive performance in a competitive market

 

** Please note, this role covers 40 hour working week, 5 days out of 7 **

 

Sky Retail:For the first time in our 30-year history, Sky is launching bricks-and-mortar Retail Shops across the UK bringing Sky's leading customer service and innovative pay TV, Mobile and Broadband products to the high street all under one roof. Giving our customers more of what they already love.

 

 

The Rewards:There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

 

  • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one placeA generous pension packagePrivate healthcareDiscounted mobile and broadband

 

Where you'll work:Within Manchester's town centre it's the biggest inner-city shopping centre in the country. Over 200 shops and restaurants supporting the entertainment and subsequent nightlife of Manchester.

 

Inclusion:Recognised as an 'Inclusive Top 50 Employer' and a 'Times Top 50 Employer for Women', we're working hard to ensure we're a truly inclusive place to work. This means we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and the potential you'll bring to Sky. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, So we're happy to discuss flexible working.

 

And we'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

 

 

Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you.

 

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.

 

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

 

 

Company

Sky is the operator of the leading multichannel television platform in the UK and Ireland with viewers in 8.6 million households.

Sky was the winner of the Overall Top Employer Award for the 2016 Workingmums.co.uk Top Employer Awards. It was praised by the judges for the strong evidence of its support for diversity, female career progression across the board and family friendly working which was backed up with strong evidence and case studies.

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