Job Opportunities at Park Cameras

Park Cameras is one of the leading independent photographic retailers in the UK. We have an excellent reputation that has been built up during the 50 years that we have been in business. We sell a comprehensive range of cameras, camcorders, accessories and digital products. Our existing staff are very knowledgeable and are well adept to offer sound buying advice and technical assistance to photographic beginners and pros alike.

We’re always keen to hear from photo enthusiasts who would like to join our team and who are:

• Energetic and Positive
• Reliable and Customer Focused
• Interested in Photography
• Enthusiastic about the technical side of cameras and lenses

Most of our vacancies are at our Burgess Hill head office/store, but sales roles are also available at our London store. Sales roles are available both part-time and full-time. We pay market-rate salaries (depending on skills and experience), and offer a staff discount scheme, contributory pension scheme and annual company profit-share scheme.

We always look for new talents, please send your CV and covering letter to us at jobs@parkcameras.com

Flagship Store Manager

The Role
A great opportunity has arisen to manage our busy London store. Reporting to the Operations and HR Director, working with 2 Assistant Store Managers and the store team you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the store – including people, sales, customer service, store merchandising, stock, security, cashing-up and opening/closing the store. In return we offer a competitive salary, quarterly bonus, and annual company profit share scheme.

The Person
The successful applicant will have comparable experience gained within a fast-paced high street retailer and will combine an outgoing personality with a genuine love for all things photography. As well as being flexible and adaptable you will be highly organised, have an eye for detail, and the ability to get the best from your team.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Previous line management experience
• Strong coaching and development skills in order to lead a high-performance team.
• High levels of enthusiasm, drive, and motivation
• A proven track record of driving sales, stock management and delivering high operational standards through robust rituals and routines.
• The ability to excel in a commercially focused environment.
• The ability to multitask, delegate effectively and meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maximising the store's sales and profitability.
• Delivering unequalled levels of customer service through the team.
• Motivating the team and assisting them in achieving agreed objectives.
• Training and developing the team on a continuous basis, sharing best practice in customer service and sales skills, as well as new product training.
• Liaising with peers and Head Office departments.
• Developing the brand name and image of the company through compliance with all company policy and procedures
• Promoting high visual merchandising standards; ensuring that store housekeeping standards are continually achieved

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Profit sharing
• Sick pay

Experience:

• Retail sales: 3 years (preferred)
• Photography: 2 years (preferred)
• Retail management: 2 years (required)

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