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Head of Retail
Competitive Salary plus performance bonus and fantastic benefits
Our of Head of Retail
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated retail professional to lead The Newt’s 3 shops - The Farm Shop, The Home and Garden Shop and The Creamery Shop. As Head of Retail, you will be responsible for the seamless end-to-end operation of our stores , overseeing customer service, sales, visual merchandising, and day-to-day operations. A natural leader, you’ll foster a positive, driven environment for our team and inspire them to achieve their goals. You should have a genuine passion for food, homeware, clothing, and design, and consistently represent The Newt brand with pride. Reporting into the CEO-Commerce, this role is based on-site across our retail stores and is supported by Store Managers, Supervisors, and a Visual Merchandiser.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive sales performance across all three retail locations, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded.
- Lead by example on the shop floor, delivering exceptional customer service and creating memorable experiences.
- Ensure stores are consistently well-stocked through close collaboration with the Merchandising team.
- Partner with the Visual Merchandising team to maintain high visual standards, promote seasonal ranges, and optimise layouts and point-of-sale displays.
- Inspire and motivate the retail team, fostering a positive, professional, and customer-focused environment.
- Deliver ongoing training in product knowledge, systems, sales techniques, and company policies to support team development.
- Support seamless collaboration between front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
- Oversee all retail operational procedures, including scheduling, appraisals, recruitment, and appearance standards. Manage stock rotation, stock counts, waste reduction, sampling processes, and till discrepancies.
- Proactively handle customer complaints, focusing on improving service and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, Food Safety, and Health & Safety standards.
- Stay informed on industry trends and competitor activity to support product positioning and commercial decision-making.
- Contribute to long-term retail strategy and expansion planning in line with brand vision.
- Monitor and manage retail budgets, including staffing, supplies, and operational costs.
- Promote and implement environmentally responsible retail practices in alignment with The Newt’s values.
What we're looking for
- Proven retail leadership experience within premium, customer-focused environments – ideally across food, homeware or lifestyle retail.
- A strong appreciation for quality and provenance with an intuitive understanding of what makes a considered and elevated retail experience.
- Demonstrated ability to drive commercial performance while upholding brand values and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
- Natural leader with the ability to inspire, develop, and retain a high-performing team, with a hands-on, shopfloor presence.
- Strong understanding of visual merchandising principles, stock flow, and customer journey design.
- Comfortable with data and systems – able to use sales analytics and digital tools to make informed decisions.
- Impeccable standards in presentation, product care, and operational efficiency.
- Excellent communicator – both with customers and internal teams – with a calm, confident, and warm presence.
- Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across locations without compromising on detail.
- A genuine and personal interest in food, homeware and design.
What we can offer
- A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
- Stay in shape with our complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes.
- Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
- Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
- Discover exclusive perks with our Discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
- Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
- Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs.
- We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
- Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family.
- A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few.
- Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team.
Where you'll be working - Our Retail Stores
Our shops are an integral part of 'The Newt experience' offering our guests, members and customers a high-end retail experience whether they are visiting our Estate or The Creamery at Castle Cary station.
The Farm Shop specialises in the sales of our own products with a particular focus on cyder, cheese, and bakery items. We also have a walk-in cheese room with the finest British cheeses, a butchery counter with its own Himalayan pink salt wall for ageing meats, and freshly harvested vegetables from our fields.
Our House & Garden Shop boasts produce a wide selection of fine living items from our own scented range, to a wide range of products sourced from local artisan suppliers as well as our friends in Babylonstoren and Vignamaggio.
The Creamery, our newest opening at Castle Cary train station, offers a 'best of both worlds' experience, specialising in the sale of our own Farm Shop products with a few special items from our House and Garden range.
Who are we? - The Newt in Somerset
Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.
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At Aldi, no day is the same. Every day brings something new -you'll be at the heart of the store, ensuring everything runs seamlessly. From receiving deliveries and stocking shelves to assisting customers and creating a welcoming atmosphere, your role is vital. Become part of a fast paced, friendly team where every colleague contributes to creating an exceptional shopping experience.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide friendly, efficient customer service
• Stock shelves, check product quality and maintain strong merchandising standards
• Operate tills accurately and promptly
Skills & Experience
• Friendly, approachable, and ready to support customers and the team
• Hardworking and comfortable being busy and on your feet
• Reliable and flexible with a can-do attitude in a fast-moving environment
• Confident handling numbers and basic till operations
• Retail experience is a plus but not essential - attitude matters most!
Our Benefits
• Competitive pay with progression and pay rises linked to your time with Aldi
• Flexible contracts between 10-30 hours per week
• 28 days annual leave which includes bank holidays
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development to build your career
• Access to wellbeing programmes and lifestyle discounts including gym membership and entertainment
• 26 weeks full pay following 1 year service for Maternity and Main Adopter Leave
• A supportive team and positive work environment where you're valued every day
Before you apply
Shifts can start as early as 6am and finish as late as 10pm (stores vary). Please ensure you have reliable transport options to get to store for these times before applying.
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Sweet Bee Organics is a fast growing organic wellness and skincare brand with a strong DTC foundation and an expanding retail presence. As we enter the next phase of growth, we are appointing a Head of Retail to build, lead, and scale our retail strategy across wholesale partners, key accounts, and future owned retail concepts.
RoleThe Head of Retail will define and execute the end‑to‑end retail strategy. You will be responsible for where and how Sweet Bee Organics shows up in the physical world, ensuring retail becomes a high performing, profitable, and brand enhancing channel alongside DTC.
You will lead key retail relationships, manage and grow a high performing retail team, and work cross‑functionally to ensure flawless execution from pitch to shelf.
Key Responsibilities- Own and deliver the global retail strategy across the UK
- Lead all retail revenue across wholesale, key accounts, and strategic retail partnerships
- Secure and manage relationships with premium national and international retailers, clinics, spas, and wellness destinations
- Develop and execute retail launch plans, ranging, pricing, and promotional strategies
- Ensure strong sell‑through via education, staff training, retail marketing, and merchandising standards
- Own retail forecasting, targets, and performance reporting
- Work closely with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure retail demand is accurately forecast and fulfilled
- Partner with Marketing and Brand teams to ensure consistent in‑store storytelling and customer experience
- Liaise with US counterpart to ensure retail consistency
- Build and lead the retail and field team as the channel scales
- Represent Sweet Bee Organics at trade shows, buyer meetings, and industry events
- 10+ years experience leading retail or wholesale for a premium beauty, wellness, or lifestyle brand
- Proven track record of scaling retail revenue while protecting brand integrity
- Strong commercial and strategic capability, with a clear understanding of margins, pricing, and channel mix
- Confident leader with experience building and managing high performing teams
- Experienced in negotiating with major retailers and managing complex key accounts
- Operationally sharp, comfortable with forecasting, planning, and performance management
- Entrepreneurial mindset. You thrive in founder‑led, high‑growth environments
- Senior leadership role with real influence on the company’s growth trajectory
- Opportunity to shape how a modern organic wellness brand shows up in retail globally
- Direct exposure to the Founder and leadership team
- Competitive executive level salary plus performance‑related incentives
Please send CV to and
Seniority level- Director
- Full‑time
- Sales and Business Development
- Wellness and Fitness Services
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Retail Sales Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth Path
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Sports Direct is seeking a Sales Assistant to join our fast-paced store network in the UK. You’ll greet customers, help them find products, and deliver friendly, efficient service across the shop floor.
You don’t need prior retail experience, but a positive attitude, reliability, and teamwork will help you shine. Enjoy flexible hours, staff discounts, and opportunities to progress within the Frasers Group.
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Deputy Store Manager: Lead Fast‑Pace Retail Team
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B&M Retail Limited is looking for a Deputy Store Manager to be part of our dynamic Trowbridge team. The role involves driving store performance, maintaining high standards, and leading your team actively on the shop floor.
The ideal candidate will have retail management experience and a passion for team development. Enjoy benefits like a competitive salary, up to 33 days holiday, and exclusive perks. Join us in shaping the future of one of the UK's fastest-growing retailers.
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Retail Sales Dynamo - Flexible Hours & Fast-Paced Team
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Sports Direct in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sales Assistant to be on the front line of one of the country’s busiest store networks. You’ll greet customers, help them find what they need, keep the floor sharp, and power the team through every trading day.
Delivering great service at every touchpoint, you’ll process transactions quickly, promote current offers, and ensure shelves are well‑stocked and visually appealing.
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Sales Assistant NEW Frome Posted today £9.75 - £13.00 Per Hour Frome Retail Store Team Permanen[...]
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Build Skills, Gain Experience – Become a Sales Assistant and Grow with Us!
Location: 10 Market Place, Frome, Somerset BA11 1AB
Hours: 10 hours a week with the opportunity to work more hours
Shifts: Flexible
Salary: £9.75 - £13.00 per hour
Why Superdrug?
At Superdrug, our customers and our teams are at the heart of everything we do. Loved for our accessible health and beauty, value, variety, expert advice & top-notch service.
We’re all about personality, we aim to have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling!
Hard work? Absolutely.
Rewarding? Always.
Here’s the exciting bit… A great day includes:
As a Sales Assistant at Superdrug, you’ll be right at the heart of the action—serving customers with a smile, sharing our amazing Star Buys, and making sure everyone leaves feeling great!
You’ll help keep the store looking its best and fully stocked, while playing a key role in smashing store targets.
It’s a hands‑on, fast‑paced role that’s never boring and packed with chances to learn. We see our Sales Assistants as future Team Leaders, and we’ll give you everything you need to grow—with brilliant training, and real opportunities to progress.
What you’ll bring to the role:- A positive mindset & clear communication skills
- Passionate about health & beauty and customer service
- Desire to learn and improve your knowledge/skills
- Flexible in working hours and adaptable to change
- Willingness to carry out piercing services for our customers (training provided and not essential as part of the role)
- Up to 28 days holiday
- Up to 30% discount for you and a friend or family member
- Excellent training
- Great sales incentives
- Get instant access to Stream. A tool that lets you track your earnings in real time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.
- Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support
Come and be part of something special!
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Retail Team Leader: Drive Service & Store Performance
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John Lewis Partnership is hiring a Team Leader within one of our Waitrose shops. You will lead by example, support the management team and ensure customers receive the Partner-led service and passion for food that sets Waitrose apart.
You’ll manage daily operations, assist with stock, Click & Collect, online orders, and drive commercial performance while maintaining safety and a tidy shop environment. Varied full-time hours across seven days, including early starts and weekends.
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Everything we do starts with the people we serve. We’re proud to be the traders behind the tradespeople: the nuts and bolts behind the job, always ready to save the day (or at least the project). From power tools to workwear, cables to pipe fittings, we offer over 60,000 products across 900+ stores – and that’s not to mention our industry‑leading digital services. Join Screwfix and be part of a team of experts who get the job done quickly, affordably, and always with a smile. You’ll be a vital part of the team, getting stuck in and leading by example. Whether you’re front‑of‑house helping customers or in the warehouse keeping our standards high, customers are always at the front of your mind. With excellent training programmes and varied shift patterns to support a healthy work‑life balance, you’ll be on the right track for a promising career with us.
Opening hours- Monday - Friday 7am to 8pm
- Saturday 7am to 6pm
- Sunday 9am to 4pm
- Host – you’ll be the team leader, hosting in store, setting an example of what great looks like. You’ll understand what your customers need, guide them to the right products, and make it super easy for them.
- Store standards – you’ll make sure everything runs smoothly from cash reconciliations to customer queries, audit compliance and stock management.
- Part of the team – you’ll join a team who take pride in their store, working together and having lots of fun along the way.
- An experienced supervisor or duty manager who is used to managing a small team in a fast‑paced environment.
- Great at giving amazing customer service, and able to translate that into sales.
- Inquisitive, ever‑questioning and ever‑improving.
- Passionate about our business.
- Friendly, flexible, reliable, honest and like to work hard.
- Joining Screwfix means joining a growing team full of support, opportunities, and fun.
- Competitive salary.
- 28 days annual leave (including an allowance for Bank Holidays), increasing with length of service, up to a maximum of 33 days.
- Award‑winning company pension scheme – up to 14% Kingfisher contribution.
- Life cover.
- 20% discount with Screwfix and B&Q.
- Discounted healthcare.
- Company share save schemes.
- Excellent training and ongoing development.
Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability. If you require any additional support or adjustments to help you make an application, please contact us at
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