Post Office Development Manager

Post Office Development Manager Attractive Salary, Benefits, Company Car & Bonus 36.5 Hour Week Field (various locations across NI) and Office based (Newtownabbey) At Henderson Group,we are proud to be Northern Irelands leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice, Henderson Group Property & Henderson Technology. We employ over 5,200 staff and have been placed 5th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2024. We're an ambitious team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Henderson Retail is the largest organisation to be awarded Investors in People Platinum in Northern Ireland. The IIP framework recognises people management excellence and our commitment to investment in people. As well as a great range of quality groceries and award-winning food, many of our stores offer Post Office Services including parcel service and Post Office Counters to make shopping with us as convenient as possible. We are proud to contribute to our local economy and environment. A look into the role Reporting to the Post Office Commercial Manager, the Post Office Development Manager will work with a team of Post Office Managers, Senior Post Office Managers, Store and Area Managers to improve capability and driver performance within the Henderson Retail Post Office business. This role will be very well suited to a candidate who is target driven and thrives on coaching and knowledge sharing. Working with our Post Office teams you will make a significant contribution to the overall performance of the Post Office business Working as Post Office (PO) Development Manager you will: Take responsibility for driving overall performance across all PO KPIs - income growth, profit, customer experience, audit etc in the largest 12 POs. Coach team members to ensure quality customer conversations are being held consistently and appropriate products & services are being offered. Analyse performance data, generate insights and produce action plans to improve KPIs. Support and give guidance to Post Office Managers to ensure all duties are fulfilled whilst maintaining a high-quality service at all times. Support Post Office Managers in the induction, training and ongoing development of Post Office team members. Conduct audits and support with cash loss investigations to minimise risk within the PO business. Support Senior Post Office Managers to enhance performance across cluster KPIs. Coach & mentor Senior Post Office Managers to improve capabilities and develop their coaching skills. Design & deliver training solutions to include: event workshops; robust new start training programme; rolling workshop series for PO store teams etc. Influence and gain buy in from Store Managers and Area Managers to ensure PO capability and performance is a focus in the Store and Area. Contribute to continuous improvement within the Post Office Commercial Operation, making recommendations for enhancing efficiency and maximising income. Support PO Commercial Manager as required. Look for opportunities to enable PO teams to get involved in the Communities in which they trade. Skills for Success Joining us as Post Office Development Manager, the minimum criteria youll need is: GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent) at Grade C or above Proven ability to lead a team to deliver across a range of commercial KPIs. Minimum 2 years experience of coaching others in a relevant retail/ sales/ finance environment. Strong personal track record of sales success in customer facing environment. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Current UK or EU Driving license TheAttributesyoull need include: Strong communication & interpersonal skills. Ability to lead & influence others. An aptitude for coaching, mentoring & knowledge sharing. Ability to develop strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Strong customer focus and ability to motivate and inspire others to deliver outstanding results. It isDesirable if you have: A relevant 3rd Level qualification. Experience in Training design and delivery. Relevant Post Office experience. Are we right for you? As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by. Ambition We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better. Customer First We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities. Teamwork We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills. Integrity We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity. The Reward The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days. In the last year Henderson group staff and retail stores raised over £1 million for charity partners. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve. And we will be here to celebrate your success. Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development and heavily invest in our people. Benefits include market competitive salary, company car, bonus, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more. This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week. Normal working hours will be 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday If you'd like to speak with us before making your application, our Talent Acquisition Specialist - Joanne McClelland would be happy to have a confidential chat with you about the role on offer. Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Wednesday 30th October 2024. We anticipate holding interviews on the Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th November 2024 *Applicants should note that we reserve the right to apply the desirable criteria if required at shortlisting stage. We are an equal opportunities employer. Skills: Post Office KPIs Customer facing Coach & Mentor

Location: Northern Ireland, GB

Posted Date: 10/30/2024