Join the dynamic team at World of Sweets, the UK's leading confectionery distributor, where we believe that work should be sweet as sugar!
Our extensive range includes branded chocolates, novelty confectionery, American candy and wholesale pick and mix and we’re passionate about meeting our customers’ needs and working as a team to grow our business. If you’re looking for a sweet opportunity to make an impact in an ambitious company that’s built its way up from humble beginnings, you could be the person we’re looking for!
Our Watford Depot is currently looking to recruit a Cash & Carry Manager. We are looking for an experienced individual who can demonstrate through their experience, that they have the right skills and attitude to lead a busy Cash & Carry.
Reporting to the Area Manager, you will, through your team, ensure the customer service we offer is exceptional by building long lasting relationships with both current and new customers.
The successful candidate will be an excellent operator, with a flair for making sound commercial customer decisions.
What will you be doing as Store Manager?
- Maximise the profitability of the Cash & Carry through effective control of sales, margins and overheads
- Manage day to day product availability through accurate sales forecasting, and ordering
- Create a customer / sales focused working environment
- Create a positive atmosphere with the Cash & Carry with both employees and customers, encouraging the team to take pride in their work and focus on delivering high levels of customer service
- Support your Area Manager in maximising commercial sales activities within your Cash & Carry, spotting opportunities for growth by having a high level of knowledge of customers and their requirements and researching new opportunities (some experience of the export market would be desirable but not essential as training will be given)
- Be aware of our competitors and their pricing so you can feedback to the Area Manager and internal teams as well as discuss with customers how we can improve
- Oversee and manage debt within your Cash & Carry
- Responsible for the stock within your Cash & Carry
- Ensure your Cash & Carry is manned to the expected levels and your team are trained in line with our induction process
- Liaise with HR to ensure compliance with statutory law requirements are followed
- Promote a safe working environment within your team and to lead by example ensuring all incidents, accidents and near miss details are reported through top the central HR team
- Ensure you adhere to all health and safety policies and risk assessments e.g. first aid, fire drills and testing and MHE checks are completed. Ensure your team are educated on all health and safety processes and procedures within your Cash & Carry
If you are looking for a role that has no two days the same, offers great personal challenge, as well as an opportunity, to grow the business then this Cash & Carry Manager role could be the one for you.
Who would suit our \Cash & Carry Manager role?
We would love to hear from you if you have as much of the following experience/characteristics as possible:
- A Wholesale background
- Cash & Carry management experience
- Excellent people skills; a real people person!
- Amazing organisational skills
- Commercial Acumen
What can we offer you?
At World of Sweets, we’re all about mixing great people with great opportunities and we think you’ll find our culture pretty sweet! We’ve got a relaxed vibe and a team full of flavour, bringing together a delicious blend of skills and personalities.
On top of a competitive salary, car allowance and pension, we also offer a pick ‘n’ mix of benefits: life assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and not one but two Employee Assistance Programmes for you and your family (including free GP appointments and access to mental health professionals — no sugar-coating needed!).
You’ll also enjoy a health care cash plan, cycle2work scheme, paid volunteer days, and discounts at a variety of retailers and fitness/leisure outlets. We’re always cooking up ways to support our team, with regular in-house training on topics like mental health, menopause awareness, sexual harassment, and equality, diversity & inclusion — because we believe everyone deserves a fair share of support.
We also offer opportunities to study towards relevant qualifications, including via the apprenticeship route — so whether you're looking to upskill or unwrap a new career path internally, we’ve got you covered.
As an equal opportunities employer, World of Sweets is committed to treating all current and prospective employees equally. We don’t condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We’re passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join World of Sweets!
Support from recruitment agencies not required thank you.
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience:
- store management: 1 year (required)
- people management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
