Head of Department Ladieswear

Head of Department Ladieswear

Location: Blair Atholl

Salary: £33,000 - £38,000

My client is situated just off the A9 in majestic Highland Perthshire. They are Scotland's most celebrated luxury department store. Celebrating their 30th anniversary, they continue to expand and innovate, offering huge scope for career growth and job security. A big company but on an intimate scale, they notice ability and hard work, recognising and rewarding loyal service. Their diverse customer base is reflected in their workplace, which is friendly and welcoming to all.

They are looking for an exceptional candidate to manage their Flagship Ladieswear Department- widely regarded as the best country clothing selection in Scotland.

About you- who they are looking for

• A skilled visual merchandiser – This department is one the busiest and most high profile in the company- a real eye for great visual merchandising will be required to ensure the very best standards are maintained
• A great man manager – you will train and develop the team to achieve great results, focusing on succession planning and staff retention.
• You will enjoy working with and speaking to a diverse range of people- great communication is key in all their roles, so you will need to speak English to high standard
• Great time management skills.
• You will be a team player- we are a family business so we help each other whenever is needed and work together to make sure the customer is always happy

About the role

• Maintaining their visually inspiring in-store and window displays to reflect the company brand and reputation
• Organising and managing the day-to-day activities for all aspects of the Department
• Managing the individuals, team and tasks of the Department
• To continually develop the team by facilitating department training sessions and briefs
• Engage the team to ensure they are working to the highest standards and meeting sales targets
• Manage all performance management issues, including absence management
• To passionately promote and drive Brand Image through extensive product knowledge.
• Responsible for all stock movements by liaising with the buying and warehouse teams

What they can offer you

• Great training and career growth
• Massive discounts in restaurant and store
• Long Term service awards – they reward their most loyal colleagues with their birthday day off, volunteering days, free family meals and a host of other great treats as a thank you.
• Healthcare plan after one year service
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Holiday entitlement that increases with service
• Subsidised travel from Perth and surrounding areas and back to work
• Employee Award- they reward our best performers each month