Store Projects Manager

Attractive Salary, Benefits, Car & Bonus

42.5 Hour week (Hybrid)

Newtownabbey

Who are we?

 

At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Ireland’s leading food service provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Foodservice, Henderson Retail and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,000 staff and have been placed 4th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2023.

We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others. We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well.

A look into the role

 

Working as part of our sales team, the Store Projects Manager will support over 400 independent stores in striving for best-in-class standards. The role will assist with strategic and operational procedures and development of teams to help stores achieve maximum profitability.

 

This position will be well suited to a retail professional who is able to lead and inspire others,  has the capacity for critical thinking and a growth mindset.

 

As Store Projects Manager you will:

• Provide effective team leadership and management to the store employees; ensuring all team members are well motivated and properly supported to achieve store targets and objectives.
• React to local trading conditions and exercise judgement to take initiatives that will increase sales.
• Support others to manage ordering, receiving goods, stock holding and the control of wastage and stock loss.
• Identify and deliver training and support to staff with the support of Henderson Academy team.
• Build and develop a culture of continuous improvement.

 

Skills for Success
 

Joining us as Store Projects Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is:

• Strong relevant store management/leadership experience within FMCG convenience/grocery sector.
• Ability to train staff and encourage staff to adopt and implement processes and procedures.
• Proven track record in delivering sales and profit targets in the convenience/grocery sector.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Full Current UK/Irish Driving license.

 

The attributes you’ll need include:

• Strong financial focus and ability to motivate and inspire others.
• High level Analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A confident and resilient self-starter.

 

If is desirable if you had:

• Proven track record of successful project management.
• Experience of supporting internal or external stakeholders through change management.
• Working understanding of Microsoft Office.

Are we right for you?

As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.

 

Ambition – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.

 

Customer First – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.

 

Teamwork – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.

 

Integrity – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.
 

The Reward

The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days.
You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve.  And we will be here to celebrate your success.

 

Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employme`nt.  We value employee development and heavily invest in our people. 

Benefits include market competitive salary, pension scheme, healthcare coverage, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.

 

If you’d like to speak with us first before making an application, our Talent Acquisition Specialist – Joanne McClelland would be happy to have a confidential chat with you about the role on offer – email joanne.mcclelland@henderson-group.com to get in touch. 

Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Tuesday 18th June.

 

We are an equal opportunities employer.