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Become a WJ Manager

WORKING AS A SHOP MANAGER

WJ is loved by customers. We are a British business established since 1979 and have a unique culture - our fabulous jewellery, amazing prices and our people are the key to our success. We are the UK's largest independently owned jewellery chain and with 220 shops across the UK, there is never a dull moment!

WJ is on the lookout for Shop Managers who care & want to do a good job. If you have experience as a Shop Manager and are passionate and enthusiastic about customers, sales and working alongside your Frontline Shop Sales Advisors to make them the best that they can be...we would love to hear from you.

  • Full time contracts working five days out of seven - no zero hour contracts here!
  • 28 days* holiday a year and after 5 years you'll receive 33 days* a year
    (*including Bank Holidays)
  • Monthly pay, straight into your bank account at the end of every month
  • Staff discount on your WJ jewellery purchases
  • Quarterly monetary awards - to nominated members of staff
  • Sweets 'n' treats from time to time
  • A pension scheme to qualifying staff - the way to start saving for your future!
  • Should you work your day off, you'll earn yourself a lieu day
  • We are a large business with strong family values that care about customers and members of the team alike - you're known by your name, not a number

SHOP MANAGER ESSENTIALS!   IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE...

  • In shop management
  • In the same or similar shop environment e.g. fashion, shoes, accessories, perfume and cosmetics etc.
  • In giving one-to-one great customer experiences
  • Working with a sales floor team day-to-day
  • Controlling and organising the resources of a small shop

...What are you waiting for!

Jewellery knowledge isn't required as training will be provided.

GREAT OPPORTUNITIES! 

If you've got what it takes, there are opportunities to climb the WJ progression ladder and to develop into more challenging roles. Our National Sales Management team were once WJ Shop Managers. As you can see, WJ is passionate about people development and progression, we always want a pool of successors waiting in the wings.

START YOUR JOURNEY HERE...

Shop Manager

They provide great customer experiences everyday and look after the shop as if it was their own. They lead by example and pass on the WJ knowledge and standards to the team, aiming to make everyone the best that they can be.

If you've got what it takes…

you can climb the WJ progression ladder
and become a...

National Sales Manager

Not surprisingly, they too provide great customer experiences in a number of shops. They lead by example in everything they do and work with Shop Managers and teams providing guidance and feedback along the way. They always make things crystal clear.

Check what Shop Manager vacancies are available. If you’re passionate about customers and sales, we would love to hear from you.

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Lynda (Shop Manager)
4yrs with WJ

Lynda (Shop Manager)<br>4yrs with WJ

I’ve had a whirlwind 4 years with WJ, and during which have even helped and been part of setting up new shops. I’ve met and worked with some great people who are professional, yet friendly and fun! I love that everyone is equal and I for one feel valued. I'm proud to say I work at WJ.

Lesley (Shop Manager)
4yrs with WJ

Lesley (Shop Manager)<br>4yrs with WJ

I joined WJ 4 years ago. I have very quickly felt part of the Warren James family and have been given some great opportunities to get involved with various aspects of the business. I love the friendly atmosphere that runs through the whole company. WJ is all about the people.