About the Role
The Counter Lead supports the Brand in driving sales turnover and market share through a consumer-focused approach, reflecting a professional Brand image, and maximizing sales through excellent service and adherence to retail standards.
Responsibilities
- Reflect a credible and professional Brand image to all internal and external consumers.
- Maximize sales through selling, providing excellent service, and maintaining retail standards.
- Contribute to efficiencies by adhering to store/Brand/Company Procedures and guidelines.
- Understand daily/weekly targets.
- Ensure personal awareness of all additional sales avenues (e.g., eventing, Omni and digital channels).
- Keep up to date with competitor activities and missed opportunities.
- Effectively leverage social media to drive the business and enhance the Brand image.
- Deliver the Brand Strategy and ensure an effective local plan.
- Plan and implement local marketing & events initiatives aligned to Retailer activity.
- Deliver excellence in service by implementing measures to continually improve service levels, aiming for zero consumer complaints and fostering a 'surprise and delight' culture.
- Act as an Ambassador for the Brand, ensuring Brand values are represented.
- Manage all refunds and complaints in line with Company guidelines.
- Use digital tools to maintain up-to-date knowledge.
- Deliver a consumer recruitment and retention strategy to grow a loyal consumer base.
- Develop up-to-date product knowledge to deliver an industry-leading experience.
- Plan to ensure the delivery of excellent standards at all times (product, housekeeping, displays, messaging, pricing).
- Review retail standards daily, ensuring they are maintained.
- Ensure deliveries, stock movements, and associated administration are completed within agreed Company timeframes.
- Ensure all auditable processes and administration are actioned to Company guidelines and take corrective action in highlighted areas of risk.
- Ensure all information requests are fulfilled accurately and within deadlines.
- Minimize stock loss by implementing Company Security Policies and Procedures.
- Create and maintain a safe working environment for consumers by adhering to Company and Retailer Policies and Procedures.
- Ensure all health & safety responsibilities and operational activities achieve a minimum 'Acceptable' grading during audits.
- Manage daily replenishment, taking appropriate action where necessary.
- Maximize sales performance by utilizing all commercial reports before making commercial decisions.
- Plan and deliver the visual merchandising layout according to guidelines and within timescales.
- Identify stock package issues and take corrective action, informing the Area Manager when necessary.
- Effectively manage all promotions and discounts in line with Company guidelines.
- Identify trends and make suggestions to enhance product performance.
Requirements
- Experience in a fast-paced retail and/or consumer facing environment.
- Ability to drive self-development.
- Commercial understanding and awareness of industry.
- Effective communication, organisation and prioritisation skills.
