Store Manager

Role Overview:

Wynnstay Group is seeking a motivated and experienced Agricultural Store Manager to lead our busy Crosshands 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’ll play a key role in driving performance during an exciting period of growth and transformation for Wynnstay.

Responsibilities:

• 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

What we’re looking for:

Essential:
 

• 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.

Desirable:

• Amtra SQP/RAMA qualified (training will be provided)
• Basis Storekeeper qualified (training will be provided)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance after probation period
• 25 days’ annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Wynnstay Colleague Discount programme
• Company Profit Related Performance Bonus
• Opportunity to join a supportive, values-led organisation with a turnover of over £583 million and over 900 colleagues nationwide