Company Description
We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with stores and web shops in countries around the world.
Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behavior and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK.
We have ambitious growth plans in UK and Ireland over the next 5 years and are looking for confident, passionate and ambitious employees to come on that journey with us. If you bring Dedication… You will meet Possibilities.
Job Description
Do you want to educate and develop yourself? Are you ready to kick-start your career in one of the UK’s best retail management education programmes? Are you eager to take responsibility of your own store within 12 months?
Then applying for the JYSK Store Manager Trainee program is the right choice for you!
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
You get the chance to join a retail company that offer you an education that ensures you a strong foundation for your further career. We are dynamic and here your inputs get heard, you get involved and your development is crucial to us. Additionally, as JYSK ambassador, you get the following:
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A trainee programme consisting of five weeks of interactive training on all aspects you need to run a JYSK store. With experienced retail and HR professionals coaching you throughout the programme
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An experienced mentor in the organisation available for you and your development need
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During the program, you are hired as a Deputy Store Manager and between the training modules you are working in a Store as one
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Opportunities for own development and own responsibility
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A flexible working schedule to reconcile work, family and leisure time
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20% discount at JYSK and Lars Larsen Group companies
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Company pension plan
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Benefits e.g. annual party, employee assistance programme, bike to work scheme and life assurance.
WHAT THE PROGRAMME IS ABOUT
Our varied program consists of high-quality trainings within leadership, management tools and store operations and is a good combination of practical experience from working in our stores and theoretical knowledge. Generally, you will work and learn in close cooperation with other trainees and great mentors.
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The training takes place at our Head Office or local stores
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Five modules of one week duration: theory review, cases and role play, group work, team building and training in plenary
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Between the modules you will be trained on the job with assigned Store Manager mentor and you will receive coaching and guidance
The ultimate goal of the Store Manager Trainee program is to prepare you for running your own store in the near future.
Learn more about the JYSK Store Manager Trainee Program and meet some of our Store Manager Trainees here.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING
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Commitment to take ownership of your own development, taking full responsibility and making decisions in a dynamic everyday life
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You are a good communicator and able to create a positive work atmosphere
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You are driven and result oriented
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You know how to get things done: You keep a cool head and give direction, even in stressful situations
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You are not put off by physical work
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You are a skilled seller/retailer
JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.
We process applications on an ongoing basis and complete the recruitment when we have found the right candidate. We always conduct interviews - for selected positions you can expect to have assessments and/or a video interview, where we look forward to hearing about your motivation for the job.
For more information, please visit our career page.
Learn how we process your data in our Privacy Policy.
Additional Information
JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.
We process applications on an ongoing basis and complete the recruitment when we have found the right candidate. We always hold interviews – and for selected positions you can expect to have assessments and/or a video interview, where we look forward to hearing about your motivation for the job.
For more information, please visit our career page.
Learn how we process your data in our Privacy Policy.
To help us review applications fairly and efficiently, we use a system that automatically checks and decides how well each application matches the role.
This system looks at your answers to a few screening questions. These questions were created by the system and reviewed by the JYSK Talent Acquisition team, and each question and answer have a certain value. Based on your answers, the system ranks all candidates to give us an idea of how closely the job fits your profile.
This helps us manage all applications and make sure everyone is treated equally. The result from the system decides if your application moves forward to the next step. But don’t worry — the final decision is always made by a person.
If you’d like to know more about how we process your personal data and your rights, please check our Privacy Policy.
