Our Retail Management Trainee Programme (MTP) is tailor made for you. Starting with a national induction event, we'll give you a thorough grounding in all our businesses and how we work. Then you'll based in a store to learn on the job, supported by a series of development workshops and placements in other stores.

During the 12-month programme you'll work alongside established teams and managers in our stores. You'll learn how to develop and manage your own team in preparation for your first role as a store manager. You'll become a customer service expert and understand how to drive your store's performance by making it look its best and delivering promotions and offers.

Your Development

Your development will consist of a mix of on and off the job training. You'll learn about the store operation from experienced store managers and attend workshops which focus on core skills such as successful management and personal impact. To ensure that you're on the right track you'll have regular progress check meetings with your manager where you can discuss your development. Your training programme will enable you to become confident in managing your store, its profits and a team.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Learning how to develop and manage your team
• Delivering excellent customer service
• Maximising sales
• Liaison with Head Office functions, e.g. Buying, Merchandising, Distribution and Finance
• Visual Merchandising - so your store is really the best on the high street
• Marketing, e.g. in-store promotions, special offers, card holder events
• Networking opportunities, meeting regularly with trainees across other brands as well as attending regional and national events with senior managers

What We're Looking For

Our Retail Management positions are extremely sought after. In order to make your application as strong as possible, we suggest that you read the job profiles and the relevant information that is available on this website as well as each of our brand websites.

What are our education requirements?

• You need to have achieved or be studying for at least 2 A-Levels/4 AS Levels or the equivalent
• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at grades A to C

Salary & Benefits

• From £13,350 to £15,350 per year (depending on location)
• 25 days paid holiday
• 25% discount on all Arcadia brands
• Participation in the Company Bonus Scheme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Business dress allowance

How To Apply

How to Apply: Our next Retail Management Trainee Programme starts September 2011. We will be opening for online applications for this programme on Monday 27th September 2010. Please note that the deadline for this programme is subject to the number of applications we receive so apply as soon as possible. Keep an eye on the website for further details.

Should you have any queries please email our Group Resourcing team at group.resourcing@arcadiagroup.co.uk