Retail Management
You are welcomed to join our highly regarded Management Development Programme (MDP), which is tailored to you as an individual. Most of our department stores run assessment days for those who are keen to join the programme, although the timing of these will vary from branch to branch.
You’ll need energy, enthusiasm, initiative and the ability to identify problems and offer practical solutions. You should also relish the idea of leading and working as part of a team.
Your training
You’ll need energy, enthusiasm, initiative and the ability to identify problems and offer practical solutions. You should also relish the idea of leading and working as part of a team.
Your training
There are specific Management Development Programmes within our department stores including:
Whichever programme you follow, most of your training will take place at the sharp end – on the shop floor. You’ll have the experience of working in more than one selling department, as well as in some behind-the-scenes functions such as finance and the supply chain.
Practical training will be supplemented by formal training sessions. These may include personal coaching, help from subject experts, a specific training course and easy-to-use training resources. You may also attend an activity-based residential course aimed at giving you the time and space to develop and demonstrate teamworking, communication and leadership skills.
There are no prescribed time limits to complete the programme, but a target date will be agreed between you, your manager and the Staff Trainer to keep you on course. Regular progress meetings will allow quality time to discuss achievements and any areas for development.
The rewards
If you join our MDP, your pay range will be competitive and reviewed in the light of your progress. Please contact your local branch for more details. In addition to salary, all Partners enjoy an array of excellent benefits from the outset.
If you join our MDP, your pay range will be competitive and reviewed in the light of your progress. Please contact your local branch for more details. In addition to salary, all Partners enjoy an array of excellent benefits from the outset.
How to apply
If you have A-level qualifications or equivalent and are interested in joining our programme, you should write to the Personnel Department of the branch or branches in which you would like to work in to see if they are running the programme. If so, they will be able to provide you with all the necessary information.
The branches currently running this scheme are:
- Cribbs Causeway
- Peter Jones
- Peterborough
- Milton Keynes
- Oxford Street
- Reading
- Solihull
- Southampton
- Watford
Click here for a full list of branches and contact details