Smyths Toys Superstores

Duty Manager - Stockport

Smyths Toys Superstores  •  £32k/yr  •  Stockport, GB (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Smyths Toys

At Smyths Toys Superstores, our mission is to provide customers with an extensive range of high-quality products at the most competitive prices, all delivered through our unique brand of fun! As Europe’s fastest-growing toy retailer, our vision is to keep scaling up our magical retail experience while putting the customer at the center of everything we do.

Our core values focus on absolute ownership. We don't micromanage you; we expect you to put your own stamp on things. We believe a retail store shouldn't just be rows of shelves—it should be "theatre" that comes to life. If you are highly motivated, thrive on fast-paced commercial challenges, you belong here.

About the Role

As a Duty Manager at Smyths Toys, you are responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of your assigned department. You support the Store Manager in the end-to-end operation of a high-volume, fast-paced retail ecosystem. From managing the sales floor energy to processing delivery intakes, you ensure the store runs smoothly in line with company guidelines.

Your goal is clear: maximise sales, develop a rock-star team, and ensure that every customer walking through our doors experiences exceptional, seamless customer service.

Salary: £32,000+ depending on experience

Responsibilities

  • Be a Key Leader in Your Store: Deliver and exceed sales targets in your store through effective space planning, impeccable floor presentation, and commercial stock placement.
  • Support the Management of KPIs: Assist the Store Manager in achieving key performance indicators including Sales, Stock loss/Shrinkage and Health and Safety compliance.
  • Build a High-Performing Team: Recruit, train, roster, and mentor a diverse team of retail professionals. You’ll inspire them to learn our product ranges inside and out and prepare them to tackle our massive peak seasonal trading periods seamlessly.
  • Create Store Theatre: Ensure the sales floor delivers an unforgettable, high-energy customer experience, resolving any queries promptly and keeping standards of housekeeping flawless.
  • Master the Logistics: Oversee cash handling, daily spot checks on tills, stock control, security protocols, and general back-office administrative compliance.

The Ideal Candidate

  • A High-Volume Retail Veteran: You have a proven track record as an Assistant Manager, Duty Manager, Team Leader, or Shift Supervisor in a fast-paced retail environment. You are comfortable leading teams through big crowds and massive stock deliveries.
  • Commercially Sharp: You have strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills. You know how to look at a sales report or a wage spend sheet and make rapid, smart adjustments to protect profits.
  • An Inspiring Leader: You lead from the front, coaching your team to take ownership of their own departments. You are highly motivated, ambitious, and bring a "can-do" attitude to work every day.
  • Tech-Savvy: Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable navigating computerised retail management and stock-control systems.
  • Flexible & Resilient: Retail never sleeps. You are fully prepared to work flexible hours, including weekends, late nights, and bank holidays—especially during our legendary peak seasons.

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus package
  • 31 days annual leave rising with length of service
  • A defined contribution pension scheme up to 7.5% matched contribution
  • Life assurance cover
  • 24/7 counselling through our employee assistance programme
  • Discount platform
  • Financial guidance
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Generous in-store employee discount
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Smyths Toys is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Smyths Toys Superstores

About Smyths Toys Superstores

Smyths Toys Superstores are a leading provider of children's entertainment products and trade from over 100 stores throughout the UK and Ireland.

Our stores are bursting with fun and excitement and offer the latest and greatest range of toys, video games, outdoor, baby, and pre-school products. We pride ourselves on offering the most competitive prices on the best possible selection of products and stock everything from dolls and action figures to baby products, video games and playsets.

As the fastest growing toy retailer in the UK, we recognise the importance of putting our customers first and aim to achieve this through offering the best service at the best possible prices, all served through our unique brand of fun. We know that the best way to deliver this service is through the strength of our staff and we are constantly on the lookout for new members to join our team.

In 2018 we acquired Toys R Us in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, adding a further 90 stores across central European. This brings our total number of stores across Ireland, the UK and Europe to over 200. There’s never been a better or more exciting time to join Smyths Toys.

We have a number of exciting job opportunities available which represent an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful and dynamic organisation with significant growth plans. Areas in which we recruit include Marketing, Buying, Logistics, IT, Customer Service, Accounting and Payroll functions, and Store Managers and Sales Assistants.

There is promotional potential in all roles and we are seeking employees who are passionate, have the ability to work hard and have a strong desire to understand how the retail business works.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Galway, IE
Year Founded
1987
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