Maternity Cover until 31.03.2022
Background
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Assistant Manager or Supervisor to join a prestigious and iconic company in our new shop in Marylebone.
Our David Mellor shop in Sloane Square opened in 1969 and soon became a focal point of London shopping scene and an important influence on retail design. Our new Marylebone shop is an exciting new venture to capitalise on the company’s’ renown for quality and design, expanding our customer demographic as well as increasing our presence on the London retail scene.
The shop, on two floors, specialises in tableware and kitchenware carefully selected as the best on the international market in terms of design and quality, as well as selling our world renowned cutlery alongside traditional British craft items. Many of our products are of our own design and exclusive to the David Mellor shops.
The company was established in the 1950’s by David Mellor, Royal Designer for Industry. Mellor is a key figure in British design with an international reputation as designer, manufacturer and shopkeeper.
Skills and experience Required
We are seeking a committed, enthusiastic individual to join our small, friendly team as Assistant Manager for maternity cover.
The primary role of the Assistant Manager is to provide support for the Manager, deputising in their absence to ensure the smooth running of the shop floor on a day to day basis. You will be expected to quickly acquire expert knowledge of our brand and products as well as maintaining visual merchandising standards and appropriate stock levels, leading and motivating team members, assisting with the daily store operations and providing the very highest level of customer service.
The ideal candidate should have a strong commercial mindset with experience in high-end retail, preferably in a supervisory or managerial role.
An interest in design and aesthetics is advantageous.
Hours
40 hours per week, on a 5 day Rota basis (inc. 1 weekend day)
Salary
From £19,000 pa – depending on experience
If interested, please apply with a CV and cover letter to:
Anna Warn
David Mellor Marylebone
14 New Cavendish Street
London
W1G 8UW.