Ryman is seeking a passionate and experienced Store Supervisor to join its Edinburgh team. This part-time role (20 hours per week) involves leading daily store operations, delivering excellent customer service, and driving sales. Ideal candidates will have retail experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for stationery and office supplies. Join Ryman and be part of a brand with over 120 years of expertise in quality products and expert service.
About Ryman
In October 1893, Henry Ryman opened his first stationery shop on Great Portland Street, London, marking the birth of Ryman Stationery. With over 120 years of expertise, Ryman has become a trusted name in stationery and office supplies.
Offering a comprehensive range of products, Ryman provides everything from writing equipment, paper, and filing solutions to printers, office furniture, and tech accessories. Its expanded storage range has also become popular for home organization.
With over 200 stores and an online shop, along with business accounts and student discounts, Ryman continues to deliver expert knowledge, quality products, and exceptional service, staying true to the passion of its founder.
Position: Store Supervisor
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Part Time
Location: Edinburgh
About the Role
Are you looking to join our set?
If so we have an exciting opportunity to sharpen your skills and become a Supervisor working 20 hours per week.
Are you ready to take on a new challenge that will ignite your passion? Are you ready to join a team of individuals who are all about design-led stationery and gifts? The Theo Paphitis Retail Group are seeking new team members that are all about creativity and design as we introduce our new Ryman Concept Stores that are about to hit the streets near you soon.
Get ready to be part of something big, something fresh, and something exciting. Come and join us and let’s show the High Street what we are made of.
Key responsibilities:
- Be passionate about design-led stationery, reflect that by loving the brand and products and transferring that passion to the customer.
- Live and breathe excellent service by ensuring all team members engage with customers enthusiastically.
- Ensure the team has a high level of product knowledge.
- Highlight relevant promotions and upsell to drive sales.
- Have a flair for excellent visual merchandising.
- Ensure that store standards are adhered to and consistently maintained.
- Contribute towards making our New Concept Store the number one High Street Stationer.
- Motivate all colleagues to drive sales and to achieve and exceed store KPIs.
- Be proactive in building relationships with the wider business.
- Liaise with the Retail Support Centre should any issues need to be reported.
- In the absence of the Store Manager, take full accountability for the overall running of the store.
What you will get from us
- Receive fantastic training to effectively fulfil your responsibilities and excel in your position.
- Opportunities to advance to senior roles within the company through ongoing personal development.
- Apprenticeship schemes available to support your career.
- A talented team to work with where you can progress and make a difference at all levels.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Ongoing incentives to reward your performance.
- Company Pension scheme.
- Generous discounts across all our brands and an amazing benefit hub.
Where we come from
Henry J Ryman, founder of Ryman, opened his first store in London at Great Portland Street in 1893. Ryman is part of Theo Paphitis Retail Group, which comprises Ryman, Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue and the London Graphic Centre.
Ryman is an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference, encourage everyone to join us, and be themselves at work.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
To apply for this part time role, kindly CLICK HERE
Application Deadline
Open until filled