Team Leader - Mile End

As a Team Leader, you will support the Store Manager and Deputy Manager in the day-to-day running of the store, helping to lead and motivate the team to deliver excellent customer service and achieve sales targets. You will take responsibility for supervising colleagues, maintaining high store standards, and ensuring smooth store operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills who can inspire others, manage tasks effectively, and contribute to a positive and productive store environment. This is a hands-on role that involves regular movement and manual handling activities.

Responsibilities

Deliver outstanding customer service by advising, serving, and engaging with customers, handling complex enquiries, and building loyalty through genuine interactions and a welcoming store environment; Support store management in the day-to-day running of the store, including opening and closing procedures, to ensure smooth operations and a consistently great customer experience; Replenish stock daily, maintain high standards of store appearance, and ensure the store is clean, tidy, and well-presented at all times; Follow company policies and procedures to uphold brand image, customer confidence, and sales growth; Embrace company values, motivate and support colleagues, and help create a positive, productive working environment; Stay up to date with products, services, promotions, and competitor offerings to provide customers with the best possible advice; Maintain a positive attitude, demonstrate flexibility, and act with honesty and reliability to contribute to a fair and effective store climate.

Requirements

Retail Experience: Previous experience in a retail or customer service environment; Leadership: Ability to supervise, motivate, and support colleagues; Customer Service: Strong customer service skills, with experience handling enquiries and resolving issues; Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with customers and team members; Organisation: Good organisational skills for managing tasks and supporting daily store operations; Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain high standards of store presentation and follow company procedures; Product Knowledge: Willingness and ability to learn about products, services, and promotions; Flexibility: Adaptable and reliable, with a positive attitude and willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends.

Nice to have

Supervisory Experience: Previous experience in a team leader or supervisory role; Stock Management: Experience with stock replenishment and inventory processes; IT Skills: Familiarity with retail systems; Process Improvement: Experience suggesting or implementing improvements to store processes or customer experience.