Duty Manager – Croydon

Company: Smyths Toys Superstores
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Location: Croydon
Job Description:

About The Role

We are looking to recruit a Duty Manager for our store in Croydon. At this very exciting time of business growth, come and join us on our journey.

Salary: £32,000+ depending on experience

Responsibilities

Sales

  • Deliver, maximise and exceed sales targets in store
  • Maintain availability of all products on the Shop Floor
  • Ensure the team’s familiarity with all products in all departments
  • Make sure all customer purchases are carried out in accordance with Company guidelines

Customer Service

  • Ensure that all customer queries are dealt with promptly and effectively
  • Achieve and maintain company standards on housekeeping, floor presentation and space planning
  • Participate in weekly stock takes – identify and report abnormal counts to the Store Manager

Staffing/Operations

  • Ensure staffing levels match the business needs or events in-store
  • Prepare, monitor and action daily task board
  • Actively drive the team’s knowledge of Top Sellers and Department Stock Loss
  • Assist Store Manager with all staffing issues, i.e. training and performance reviews
  • Cash handling/Security/daily spot checks on all tills
  • Ensure that company cash/stock handling procedures are adhered to at all times
  • Responsible for the opening and closing of the Store

The Ideal Candidate

  • Have a proven track record as a Retail Manager in a fast‑paced retail environment
  • Be able to demonstrate a high level of operational, leadership, planning, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Be target driven and customer service orientated
  • Be highly motivated and ambitious
  • Be a self‑starter with a can‑do attitude
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Benefits

  • An attractive competitive salary and bonus package
  • A benefits package inclusive of:
    • 4 weeks annual leave rising according to length of service
    • Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
    • Life Assurance Cover
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • In‑store discount
    • Company Maternity and Paternity Payments
    • Special Life‑Event Gifts
    • Length of Service Awards

Smyths Toys is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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Posted: April 17th, 2026