Concession Store Manager - GAME

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Company Description

Founded in 1992, GAME is now the UK's leading gaming specialist. With over 250 stores and an expansive website, we have expert knowledge on a wide range of games, consoles, accessories and more. We are passionate about gaming, and devoted to building the most valuable community for gamers in the UK. The gaming community is at the forefront of our vision, providing products and services to help unlock players' full potential.

Job Description

1. Operations:

• Manage Concession operations and ensure delivery to expectation on all KPI's
• Plan and prioritise workload to ensure a productive and efficient team
• Train and coach the team to best practice
• Use business communication tools to oversee completion of tasks and meet deadlines

2. Controls:

• Support with planning store schedules in line with store trading patterns and business expectation
• Be accountable for controlling wages in the Concession.
• Support with compliance with processing of payroll issues and problem-solve effectively
• Guide the team to work within timeframes set by the business and set realistic expectations daily

3. Sales

• Understand business and customer expectation and motivate the team to deliver an excellent customer experience
• Understand product features and benefits and train your team to maximise sales opportunity
• Understand assigned KPI targets and communicate these clearly to the team. Execute and actively track against these targets and motivate your team to deliver these results

4. Development

• Understand the Fraser Group structure, elevation strategy and initiatives
• Identify internal talent in your team, use development opportunities and support performance management processes to drive and reward exceptional performance
• Be self-driven in own personal development and take on developmental feedback constructively
• Create an environment that encourages and rewards performance fairly and equitably

5. Leadership and Management

• Inspire your team and act as a role model
• Support the development, coaching and motivate your team to achieve success, holding them accountable where appropriate
• Take responsibility of your store and be accountable for any outcomes
• Work closely with the Cluster Manager and contribute to the success of your Concession as a whole

Qualifications

The Requirements

• Supervisory / Management experience in a fast paced, high volume retail or leisure environment
• Ability to positively impact results in sales, payroll, and stock loss
• Proven record of developing a management team and talented individuals
• Must be able to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Committed to achieving the highest store standards and customer service experiences
• Strong commercial awareness and able to analyse reports

Key Behaviours:
Own it and back yourself
• Takes responsibility for results and constantly strives to deliver above expectation
• Is fearless in the face of adversity and owns their decisions
Think without limits and take the team with you
• Continuously pushes own performance and inspires their team to never settle for average
• Encourages their team to put forward ideas and creates an environment where colleagues are actively encouraged and celebrated for doing so
• Champions others achievements and celebrates success
Don't hesitate and act with purpose
• Acts decisively to give clear direction to their teams, aligning with our purpose, vision and values at all times
• Drives their team to deliver great results, executing all tasks within expected timeframes whilst maintaining quality at all times

Additional Information

We've got a lot to offer..

What's in it for you? Plenty. We offer our team a pretty nice package of perks (even if we do say so ourselves), including:

• Reward Commission led bonuses across the Game Brand
• Monthly Group Rewards and Recognition
• Join the Fearless1000 Incentive Scheme watch THIS video to find out more
• We offer a wide range of Development Courses with National Qualifications
• 40% In store Uniform Discount
• Discounted Gym membership
• Group Wide 20% Discount across all Fascia's