Store Manager – Kingston Upon Thames

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　　Nespresso

　　Job Title: Boutique Leader (Store Manager)

　　Location: Kingston Upon Thames

　　Salary: Competitive salary + Potential Bonus + Excellent Benefits

　　This is a full time permanent opportunity but we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs so please speak to us during the recruitment process to understand what this could look like.

　　Position Summary

　　We’re looking for an inspiring and empowering Boutique Leader. Responsible for the entire daily operations of the Boutique, you will drive our culture of elevated customer experience, empower your team to communicate our brand purpose, vision and stories to exceed the expectations of every customer, whilst optimising the commercial success of the boutique.

　　Our Story

　　Nespresso is a name synonymous with luxury, innovation and sustainability. Our story began with a simple but revolutionary idea: to enable anyone to create the perfect cup of espresso coffee – just like a skilled barista. Since 2001 in the UK, we’ve responded to consumers’ increasing appreciation for our quality coffee and our year-on-year growth is testament to the quality of our offering. Now we’d like you to be a part of our Nespresso story, be passionate about our coffee, our customers and how we are evolving.

　　At Nespresso, doing is everything: we produce the finest coffee that preserves the best of our world. We are committed to Reducing, Reusing and Recycling: making coffee a force for good (https://www.nespresso.com/uk/en/carbon-neutrality?name=nav&id=recycing-menu&creative=Recycling&position=5) . Nespresso is humbled to be joining a group of enterprises who are pioneering in their commitment – going beyond sustainability and balancing purpose with profit. The B Corp certification process evaluates performance that demands the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance purpose and profit. B Corp is more than a certification – it’s a movement. For Nespresso, B Corp certification reflects 30 years of commitment to sustainability

　　A day in the life of a Boutique Leader…

　　Taking ownership of the overall commercial success of the boutique.

　　Championing a culture of outstanding service and quality customer experience, ensuring every customer interaction is elevated.

　　Being a proud and passionate brand ambassador for the Nespresso brand.

　　Inspiring your team to be the best they can be, being supportive, caring and leading by example.

　　Strategic planning and execution of business goals with internal and external stakeholder management

　　Creating and developing local relationships with other retailers and local businesses

　　Delivering a local calendar of events to drive local awareness of the brand and engage with our existing customer base.

　　Responsible for the safe and compliant day to day operations of the Boutique

　　Take responsibility, show motivation and in return you can expect great opportunities.

　　What will make you a successful Boutique Leader?

　　As the leading brand ambassador of your boutique, you’ll have the passion to lead your boutique to commercial success and the care to cultivate a team who promote our unique brand experience and Nespresso Story. Whether customers want an intense Stormio or a fruity cup of Toccanto, your team will exceed the expectations of every customer and have the panache to provide a taste of luxury.

　　We’re looking for a Boutique Leader to help continue our retail growth and success.

　　You’ll have experience of working in the retail sector as a Store Manager/Assistant Manager but we are happy to consider those from a different background who have the required skill-set.

　　You’ll have a proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service utilising your communication and interpersonal skills.

　　You’ll be able to rapidly build strong, working relationships with your customer base and be happy to support and challenge where needed.

　　Previous experience making key decisions and action planning to drive results.

　　Previous line manager experience and knowledge of HR best practice.

　　What we’ll offer you

　　In return, as part of Nestlé we’ll offer you first-class training and great career development opportunities.

　　You can count on us for an attractive benefits package:

　　A Competitive Pension

　　Up to 10% bonus

　　25 days holiday + bank holidays

　　A complimentary Nespresso Coffee Machine & monthly supply of coffee capsules of your choice.

　　Excellent training

　　We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application. 

　　To find out more about Nespresso please visit: www.nespresso.com

　　At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect – for our employees, our customers and our consumers.  That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.  Be yourself, everyone else is taken! #LI-DNI

　　Right to work in the UK

　　In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. The successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their right to work status for the UK during the recruitment process. We have assessed this role and it could be applicable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and you are unable to gain this independently, we may be able to provide sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route in line with the Home office guidelines. We encourage you to review the UK Home Office guidelines ahead of submitting a job application to review whether you meet the eligibility criteria under the Skilled Worker route and understand the immigration fees that you would be responsible for when making a visa application. If you require sponsorship, please discuss this with us as part of the recruitment process.