<div class="box fr-view" id="jobmain"><!-- Introduction --><div><h3>Job Introduction</h3><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">Store Location:balbriggan</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">Store Hours: 34 (4 Days)</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">With a real focus on customer experience and colleague development, our Store Managers are key to driving the success of our stores. As a store manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">&nbsp;</p></div><!-- Responsibilities --><div><h3>Role Responsibility</h3><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><br>We are passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments and are now looking for a Store Manager to join our very successful Card Factory family to help fulfil this.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">As a Store Manager you will have overall responsibility for the running of the store - you will thrive in a role that is challenging and demanding, focusing on maximising sales, exceeding budget targets, efficient cost controls, promoting fantastic customer service and looking for opportunities to lead, motivate and develop your team to deliver.</p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li style="font-size:inherit;">Directly responsible for achieving budget target sales, ensuring excellent customer service is provided by all staff members</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Actively support, develop and train your team of colleagues to feel ‘our values’ to ensure we are helping each customer celebrate their life moments to the highest standard</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Continually improve store standards by ensuring the store is merchandised to Company guidelines and stock management is maintained</li></ul><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">&nbsp;</p></div><!-- Ideal Candidate --><div><h3>The Ideal Candidate</h3><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><br><strong style="font-weight:700;">Are we right for you?</strong></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">We are Grafters at Card Factory, and we really do earn the title! The pace is fast, our standards are high and we’re proud of it! We work very hard to meet the needs of our loyal customers. We understand work – life balance and can offer flexible arrangements to suit both you and the business in certain areas.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">Are you right for us?</strong></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">The role requires someone who likes to be busy, can multitask and embraces change. Above all, you’ll be a talented retail manager who can inspire your team to be the best they can be and deliver outstanding customer service.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">&nbsp;</p></div><!-- Package Description --><div><h3>Package Description</h3><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p></div><!-- About the Company --><div><h3>About the Company</h3><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><br>Welcome to Card Factory - and your opportunity to be part of our exciting future. As the country’s largest, independent gift and greetings card retailer with over 1000 stores, Card Factory is really thriving.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">That’s why we can offer job security and great career progression. Growing all the time, we’re in a position to provide local people with local jobs and deliver quality products at affordable prices in the heart of towns and cities.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">As well as being a progressive, exciting and friendly company, we reward our people’s commitment and determination. What’s more, Card Factory is ambitious, passionate and forward thinking with a management style that is open and honest, encouraging people to contribute to the business at every level.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">What’s in it for you?&nbsp;</strong></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li style="font-size:inherit;">25% staff discount</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Mycardfactory – discounts on everything from holidays to shopping, to mobile phone contracts</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">30 days holiday</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Employee Assistant Programme</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Workplace Pension</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Bonus Scheme</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Loyalty awards (length of service awards)</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Opportunity to apply for Retail Apprenticeships</li><li style="font-size:inherit;">Access to blended learning and development content</li></ul><div contenteditable="false" style="height:0px;overflow:hidden;padding-top:30px;padding-bottom:56.25%;margin-bottom:10px;position:relative;"><iframe height="100%" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/kyRjr40aYYE?showinfo=0&amp;controls=0&amp;rel=0" style="left:0px;top:0px;width:100%;height:100%;position:absolute;" width="100%"></iframe></div><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">*Please note&nbsp;due to insurance purposes candidates have to be over the age of 16 to work at Card Factory.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">#priorityindeed</p></div><!-- Hiring Organisation --><div><p>Sportswift Ltd T/A cardfactory</p></div><!-- Apply Button --><a href="https://careers.cfjobs.co.uk/members/?j=27970&amp;lang=en&amp;" class="btn btn-apply applybottom">Apply<i class="fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></div>