Jobs in Kingston

Branch ManagerBranch Manager / Profit Centre Manager. A large electrical wholesale firm need a Branch Manager / Profit Centre Manager for several branches in the South East region. The Branch Manager / Profit Centre Manager will be a driven and ambitious individual looking for an opportunity to effectively run a business within a large organisation or decentralised business model. The Branch Manager / Profit Centre Manager will have full autonomy over sales, purchasing, staffing and logistics where you will build relationships with customers, suppliers and staff and use those relationships to develop profitable sales in an efficient and well organised business to allow you to generate profit sharing for you and your team. The hours of work are 7:00-17:00 Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday morning.The Branch Manager / Profit Centre Manager responsibilities are:

Be a Lidl expert, helping our customers with their questions, queries and requestsEfficiently work deliveries as they arrive in storePassionately provide excellent customer serviceProactively keep the bakery topped up by baking fresh goodsExpertly merchandise and maintain our middle aisles of Non-Food products

Supporting Buyers in the preparation of negotiations and contracts with national suppliers Liaising regularly with Buyers, Suppliers and other stakeholders. Ensuring complete and accurate data is passed on to the relevant teams and departments. Training new starters and other colleagues across the business Supporting team members as a buddy Project Management: Buying Coordination. Supporting Buyers with category specific tasks. Preparation and distribution of reports Assisting Buyers with negotiation preparation, product sampling and category reviews.

Conduct post-clearance audits to verify the accuracy and authenticity of customs declarationsAssist in completing root cause analysis of errors and develop actions to address them, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirementsInvestigate trade agreements and advising the buying and international teams on product-specific opportunitiesEffectively communicate with external and internal stakeholders to maintain compliance and optimize customs processesTransfer technical customs knowledge to the operational business, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of customs regulations and best practicesSupport managers in planning and reporting deliverables related to auditInterpret data, analyse results and ensure the quality and accuracy of data to facilitate informed decision-making

Store Operations Manager As a Store Operations Manager within our Johnstone's Decorating Centre you will lead from the front. With responsibility for driving and growing sales, you will ensure that all operating standards achieve the expected level of excellence.Within this role you will provide outstanding Customer Service and support within your store, demonstrating at all times a positive customer focused attitude. Key Responsibilities Achieving expected sales and profit targets within store to ensure Company profitability. Providing day to day management of the Sales Assistants which will include the organisation and planning of both working rotas and absence planners. The number of direct reports will vary dependent on size of store. Providing training to all new and existing colleagues and coaching where necessary. Working Operational Managers to control resources in line with budgeted costs. Maintaining a high level of security, and full compliance with Company policies within the store in regards to stock, financial transactions, security and premises. Handling of the Decorating Centre accounts within the agreed company guidelines and policy. Ensuring that Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times. Carrying out any required recruitment and selection procedures in liaison with the District Operations Manager. Qualifications Previous experience in a customer facing environment delivering on direct sales. Strong leadership, mentoring and motivational skills with previous supervisory experience. Demonstrates the ability to stay calm and composed when dealing with difficult situations. Flexibility in attitude towards both working hours and duties, providing cover for the other Decorating Centres in the Zone as required. A full valid driving licence held for a period exceeding one year. Hours Monday - Friday 730am - 5pm Saturday 8am - 12pm (Saturdays are rotational with time of in lieu.) Benefits 25 Days + Bank Holiday Pension Store Bonus (Subject to reaching targets) Johnstone's/PPG Discounts Life Assurance Parking Cycle to work scheme Uniform ABOUT US: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit and on Twitter. The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are insightful, dedicated and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference. We are "One PPG" to the world. We are better and stronger together. We leverage our scale to reach new markets and introduce innovative technologies as we differentiate and disrupt our markets. We trust our people every day, in every way. We enable and empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable. We make it happen. We have a passion for winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly. We run it like we own it. We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities. We do better today than yesterday - everyday. We continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses. PPG Way: (Click here to learn more about the PPG Way)PPG vision: are One PPG: PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits: Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Store discountSchedule: Day shiftSupplemental pay types: Bonus schemeExperience: Customer Service: 1 year (preferred) Managerial or Supervisory: 1 year (required)Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)Work Location: In

Building and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders including customs brokers, freight forwarders and suppliers Working closely with internal teams such as Customs, Buying and Supply Chain, as well as International Supporting managers to refine business processes Understanding the objectives of our operational and project work, their impact on the business and dynamically driving solutions to business-critical issues Solving problems to key issues proactively and escalating in a timely manner Evaluating process and systems relating to all aspects of imports

Store Manager at Caffe NeroAt Caffe Nero, it's our people that make us different. That's why we are looking for warm, positive people who love working with others to come and join us as Store Managers.We have fantastic opportunities across our stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, and this could be just the right time for you to find out more!As a Store Manager you will take ownership of your own store, providing great customer service and the best standards of coffee and food. You will pride yourself on keeping your customers happy through fantastic service, whilst growing and developing your own team.What you can expect:Performance related bonus of between £3,500 - £5,500 per annum (dependant on role and store).Brilliant training and development to get you up to speed in your role and beyondThe opportunity to grow your career and develop personallyUnlimited free handmade drinks and up to 75% off food and packaged drinks when you're on shift50% off all handmade drinks and 40% off everything else when you're off shiftRecommend A Friend Scheme, giving you the chance to earn up to £750 if you refer new people to join the teamCash Plan Healthcare schemeLength of service recognitionAccess to our benefits platform, with hundreds of discounts, rewards and offersTo be successful:Maybe you're looking to take the next step in your career journey? Perhaps you want a move into the growing world of coffee? You might already be a Store Manager, and love the Caffe Nero brand. Whatever you're doing, if you have experience of leading, developing and nurturing a team in a busy, customer facing environment, we would love to hear from you.Why choose us?When you join us, you're joining a family - whether that's your team, the regular customers of your café or your community. At the same time as giving fantastic service you'll have loads of fun along the way, whether that's at a pizza night, a Caffe Nero Club party or even at the Barista of the Year event. There's something for everyone.And it doesn't stop there. The opportunities for development are fantastic. Many of our Area and Regional Managers grew their careers in store, and it's the same for our Head Office teams too.At Caffe Nero you really can be you, with.

Lead and motivate your team, in accordance with our Leadership and Company PrinciplesCreate an environment where your colleagues can do their best workDelegate tasks and solve problems swiftlyLead your store in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager, taking responsibility for day-to-day operations including the monitoring of store figuresKeep on top of freshness, inventory and stock management, and cash processes to ensure shifts run smoothlyKeep everything tidy and clean, on the shop floor and behind the scenesEnsuring and providing excellent customer service throughout the store

Maintaining all item and supplier information in our bespoke system Maintaining price changes - ongoing or promotional price changes Communicating with our Regional Administration teams Liaising with internal buying teams Maintaining price tickets and supplier information Creating weekly memos to send to the regional offices with produce information Other ad hoc tasks

Day to day operational cost management for stores, RDCs & Head Office Analyse, process, and deliver the cost tracker commentary on a monthly basis ARIS key user and main contact for the department and INT Systems key user (Audimex, VVZ) Invoice validation process and expected to find and generate cost savings in R&M account as a focus area, monitor the regional performance on invoice check/approval Assist the cost consultant to the annual budget planning process and responsibility over planning set number of cost categories independently Ensure cost booking accuracy Constant regional support on all topics around commercial processes Support the FM team with process improvement in the wider department Oversight of commercial working methods in the FM department and identifying opportunities for improvement

Precisely unpack deliveries through the night during the week and weekendsMake sure all access areas are clear for our driversKeep the store spick and span - both on the shop floor and behind the scenesHelp organise specific areas for promotions and special offersIndependently carry out regular freshness checks and make sure our stock is fully rotated

Operational leadership of three core HR service teams in the areas of: Payroll, Global Mobility and Working Time Compliance Establishing an efficient, compliant and optimised national Payroll function; ensuring that all colleagues are paid on time and in line with legal and statutory requirements. Diligent monitoring of the monthly payroll administration tasks, including HMRC deadlines, reporting and payments. Providing professional guidance to senior business stakeholders. Identifying areas of business risk or improvement within the area and formulating actions plans to resolve them. Liaising with external partners and auditors to ensure UK legalities and compliance requirements are met. Supporting the delivery of HR Services projects and initiatives in line with the HR People Strategy for 2024 and beyond. Ensuring compliance with International and UK procedures, creating localised supporting materials to assist regional and Head Office implementation.