Store Manager Trainee Beacon

About JYSK and the Opportunity

JYSK has been expanding globally since its inception in 1979 and places great value on its employees as the cornerstone of its success. The company focuses on fostering growth, development, and challenges for its workforce. Operating under three core values — Tradesman, Colleague, and Corporate Spirit — JYSK emphasizes trust, empowerment, responsibility, and rewarding dedication.

They have ambitious expansion plans in the UK and Ireland over the next five years and seek enthusiastic, determined individuals ready to grow with the company.

Program Overview

The JYSK Store Manager Trainee program provides an extensive retail management education designed to prepare candidates to take full store responsibility within a year. The program includes five weeks of interactive training covering all essential store operations, supported by coaches from retail and HR backgrounds.

Participants are hired as Deputy Store Managers during the program, gaining hands-on experience in stores and receiving mentorship for continuous development. Training is delivered both at the Head Office and local stores via five one-week modules involving theory, practical cases, role plays, group work, and team building activities. Between modules, trainees work on the job under the guidance of an assigned Store Manager mentor. The ultimate goal is for trainees to be fully equipped to manage their own store effectively.

Role Benefits

• Comprehensive training program with experienced professionals' support
• Access to a dedicated mentor throughout the program
• Practical working experience as Deputy Store Manager
• Possibility for personal growth and increased responsibility
• Flexible work schedules to balance professional and personal life
• Employee discounts of 20% at JYSK and affiliated companies
• Participation in a company pension scheme
• Additionally, annual company events, employee assistance programs, bike to work incentives, and life insurance benefits

Candidate Profile and Expectations

• Strong commitment to self-development, accountability, and decision-making in a dynamic setting
• Excellent communication skills to foster a positive workplace environment
• Driven, result-focused, and able to maintain composure under pressure
• Willingness to engage in physically demanding work
• Proven retail sales skills and customer orientation

Diversity and Inclusion

JYSK is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture embracing all identities, ages, abilities, and experiences, valuing diverse perspectives as vital to team strength.

Recruitment Process

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis until a suitable candidate is selected. The process includes interviews and may involve assessments or video interviews to evaluate motivation and fit. A screening system is used to fairly rank applications based on responses; however, final decisions are human-made.

Additional Information

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