Apprentice Retail Team Manager

9792

Matalan
Matalan High Wycombe
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
South East
Sanna Davies
+441165040447
Sanna.Davies@inspirolearning.co.uk
£415.59
£10.93
38 hours per week – 5 out of 7 days including weekends and bank holidays between 8am and 8pm.
Apprenticeship
12 months plus 3 for end point assessment
Level 3 - Retail Team Leader
17 June 2024
2 June 2024

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here on our careers site.

We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth. 

As an Apprentice Retail Team Manager at Matalan you’ll be a key role model in our stores, showcasing our Matalan Values and behaviours whilst optimising sales and leading a high performing, energetic and adaptable team.

You’ll be coaching and motivating team members as an integral part of the store management team. As the apprentice Team Manager you’ll also be trained up to have responsibility for the running of the store in the absence of the Store Manager and will use feedback from customers to create a great shopping experience. 

If you’re looking for a successful career in Retail Management, an Apprentice Retail Team Manager role at Matalan could be a great start!

You’ll be...

  • Driving sales targets and will explore sales opportunities
  • A Role Model of outstanding Customer Service, Matalan Values and have a real passion for Retail
  • Leading the implementation of seasonal layouts and visual guidelines throughout the store
  • Opening and closing the store
  • Up-skilling team members, giving regular feedback to drive performance

Benefits

  • A fantastic apprentice starting salary of £21,611
  • 20% Staff discount 
  • Member of our Thrive Recognition Scheme
  • Enrolment to our Pension Scheme
  • Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
  • ‘Your Voice’ forum allowing you to share your views and ideas 
  • ‘My Matalan’ our online learning and communications platform for ongoing support and development to help you grow within your role
  • Uniform Allowance 
  • Access to our Retail Rewards Platform offering discount from other retailers 

As an Apprentice you will be completing either a Level 3 Retail Team Leader or Level 4 Retail Manager Apprenticeship standard, depending on your experience, with Inspiro Learning. 

You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you're upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.

As an apprentice you’ll:

  • have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
  • learn and train for a specific job
  • get paid and receive holiday leave
  • get hands-on experience in a real job
  • study for at least 20% of your working hours
  • complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
  • be on a career path with lots of future potential

What is an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.

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This is a fixed contract for at least the length of the apprenticeship programme, however after 6 months you will have the opportunity to apply for a permanent supervisor role.
To be successful in this role you will need to have good customer service skills and experience in a retail environment. Some experience in a supervisory role is beneficial but not essential as full training will be given and the right attitude is more important.
You do not need to have any qualifications to be successful in this role.
We are looking for someone with tenacity, resilience and a willingness to learn.
We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.