Retail Manager

Job Introduction

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Retail manager to join our Costcutter shop at RAF Odiham in Hampshire. As the Retail Manager you'll plan, organise and coordinate all retail activity across the operational business area. You'll ensure your team are engaged, motivated and getting the most from their roles. 

With good experience within the retail sector and a passion for excellent customer experience, you will drive the business to ensure an efficient retail journey and profitable business.

Role Responsibility

• To plan, organise and manage delivery of all services within the retail operational business area
• To ensure standards of service detailed in the service level agreement
• To contribute to the growth of all services in order to meet client and commercial expectations 
• Embracing the principles of Collaborative Business Relationships (BS11000), in line with Sodexo’s vision and values
• To manage all aspects of performance of an assigned group of direct reports

 A full list of responsibilities can be found in the attached job description

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Demonstrate experience of working in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level in a company
• Good numerical and communication skills,
• Management knowledge of health & safety and food safety
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Proven experience in retail and/or leisure sector, including stock management, cash control and customer service

Desirable

• IOSH and CIEH qualifications or equivalent
• Proven experience of managing client relationships
• Proven track record of leading, managing and developing a team
• Experience of working in a military environment

Package Description

Salary - £23,000 - £25,000 per annum depending on experience

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process