Retail Management Graduate Scheme

Retail Management Graduate Scheme

Salary: Competitive Location:  London

Type: Full Time  Postal/Zip Code: SW14

How do you like the sound of managing your very own John Lewis shop? This should be your ultimate ambition if you want to join our branch-based Retail Management scheme. There are plenty of steps in between here and there that will each test, challenge and reward you. But the progression opportunities are yours for the taking. All you have to do is prove yourself. 

So how will we make sure you get there? Well, an intensive six-week induction at one of our branches will give you the inside track on how we operate. You’ll then quickly take on the role of Section Manager, honing your team-leadership skills and learning how to maximise sales in one of our sections – think Beauty, Men’s Fashion or TV and Audio.

As you move through the scheme, your level of responsibility will increase and you’ll gain brilliant opportunities to develop your leadership and retailing skills. Show us what you’re made of, and you’ll have every opportunity to reach senior store management level in just three years.

Bear in mind that retail isn’t a nine to five, Monday to Friday job. It involves some late nights and some weekends – so you need to be comfortable putting in the hours. And with shops up and down the country, you’ll also need to be happy working anywhere in the UK for at least the first two years, and also beyond that to take advantage of every opportunity to progress.

Academically you will need a degree, in any subject, equivalent to a BA, BSc or higher at a 2:2 or above plus GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above, or equivalent.

The scheme salary is £26,000 and you’ll receive benefits such as the Partnership annual bonus (in 2013 this equated to almost nine weeks’ additional pay), non-contributory pension scheme, a discount card, ticket subsidies and much more.

Employer: John Lewis Partnership Posted: 01 October 2013 Ref: 331121 2013-10-01T00:01:26.000+01:00 Location: Central London Industry: General , Retail & FMCG Function: Customer service Level: Graduate Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time Salary: Competitive