Job Introduction

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.

We are passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments and are now looking for a Colocation Store Manager to join our very successful Card Factory family in two of our York stores; York High Ousegate and York Coney Street. 

As a Colocation Store Manager you will have overall responsibility for more than one store - you will thrive in a role that is challenging and demanding, focussing on maximising sales, exceeding budget targets, efficient cost controls, promoting fantastic customer service and looking for opportunities to lead, motivate and develop your team remotely at times, to deliver in each of your stores.

Role Responsibility

• Directly responsible for achieving budget target sales, ensuring excellent customer service is provided by all staff members
• 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. You will have a keen focus on your Assistant Managers who will follow through your values and beliefs with the team in your absence.
• You set the bar for best practice in store appearance, customer service and brand representation, continually improving store standards by ensuring the stores are merchandised to Company guidelines and stock management is maintained

The Ideal Candidate

Are we right for you?

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.

Are you right for us?

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.

About the Company

What’s in it for you?

• 15% staff discount
• Mycardfactory – discounts on everything from holidays to shopping, to mobile phone contracts
• Save As You Earn schemes, save directly from your salary
• At least 28 day’s holiday, including bank holidays
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Workplace Pension
• Card Factory Foundation (our charity)
• Bonus Scheme
• Loyalty awards (length of service awards)
• Excellent development opportunities via our internal Acardemy programme
• Recognition via our Store Manager of the year & Flitter Awards

*Please note due to insurance purposes candidates have to be over the age of 16 to work at Card Factory.

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