Agricultural Store Manager – Stockton (Warwickshire, CV47 8HA)
Full Time – 40 hours/week
Monday- Friday (8.30am-5.00pm) plus Saturday (8.30am-12.00pm) on a rota basis
Wynnstay Group is seeking a motivated and experienced Agricultural Store Manager to lead our busy Stockton Store, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional service for our valued farmer customers.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take the helm of a well-established and respected store at the heart of a rural community. If you bring a passion for agriculture, strong leadership skills, and a proven background in retail management, you will play a key role in driving performance during an exciting period of growth and transformation for Wynnstay.
The Opportunity:
Your responsibilities will include:
- Taking overall responsibility for the store, including the performance of its team, stock management, and operational efficiency
- Driving sales growth by retaining and expanding the customer base, maximising product sales through proactive selling and customer engagement
- Ensuring a high standard of customer service is consistently delivered, maintaining strong relationships with existing customers and actively developing new business opportunities
- Providing clear leadership, support, and ongoing development to store staff, fostering a motivated and high-performing team culture
- Ensuring the store is well-stocked, well-merchandised, and always maintained to a professional standard
- Completing regular stocktakes accurately and within the specified timeframe
- Implementing and participating in promotional campaigns
- Conducting colleague reviews to assess training needs and build career development paths
- Managing and resolving customer or staff issues with professionalism and confidence
- Taking responsibility for Health & Safety on site
- Ensuring compliance with Wynnstay policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Maintaining effective communication with key internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and alignment with business objectives
The Person:
The successful candidate:
- Commercial and practical awareness of the agricultural industry and the competitive landscape (preferred)
- Enthusiastic, hungry, and actively seeking new opportunities through various initiatives
- Enjoys working as part of a team and has strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate others
- Effective communicator and resourceful in solving problems
- Experience with computers and basic software packages
- Knowledge of the regulations surrounding portfolio of products sold
- Awareness of Health & Safety in the workplace
- Qualified in the following areas, or prepared to undergo training:
o Amtra SQP/RAMA qualified
o Basis Storekeeper qualified
In addition to a competitive salary you will receive:
- Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank
- Employee Assistant Programs – WeCare/MyStrength/Toothfairy
- Save As You Earn schemes
- Free on-site parking
With a turnover in excess of £613 million, and around 900 valued colleagues Nationally, 107 years of successful operations have laid the foundations for Wynnstay’s core values concept of THRIVE:
Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value creation, Environmental Sustainability.
For a confidential discussion regarding the vacancy, please contact Ollie Lewis, National Stores Sales Manager, on [email protected]
To apply, please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] or send a paper copy to Wynnstay Group Plc, Eagle House, Llansantffraid, Powys, SY22 6AQ.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southam CV47 8HA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Agriculture: 1 year (preferred)
- Retail management: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
