About Currys
Currys is a retailer. They sell electrical goods and domestic appliances. They were formerly known as Currys PC World.
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Job description from Currys
We are Currys. One team with one big passion. Technology. We sell it, we deliver it, we install it, we support it, we fix it. And, most important of all, we bring a human touch to tech to make the magic happen!
As the UKs best-known retailer in tech, we are very proud of the service levels we provide for our customers. Online, in-store or in their homes, we go the extra mile. And its all down to our people, 30,000+ capable and committed colleagues, learning together, growing together, making us amazing and celebrating the wins together.
Sales Manager
Preston
Currys, Preston Capitol (L02407)
Permanent
Full Time
Grade C
Our passion at Currys is helping everyone enjoy the latest tech. Were proud of the service levels we provide for our customers online, in-store or in their homes. And its all down to our people, 30,000+ capable and committed colleagues, learning together, growing together, making us amazing and celebrating the wins.
As a Sales Manager, youll be adding your magic to a high-performing team, nurturing them and ensuring they are proud to sell with confidence. Like you, they will delight in bringing technology to life for our customers and exceeding expectations during every interaction.
As part of this role, youll be responsible for:
- Coaching colleagues to inspire customers to buy the best products to suit their needs, however they choose to shop with us
- Leading a highly engaged team, understanding their strengths and development opportunities, and supporting personal development plans
- Inspiring colleagues to put the customer first whilst driving sales and profit objectives
- Creating excitement and engagement when new products launch, being the first to suggest how this new tech can be brought to life
This isnt a role for someone who wants to stand still. Our business moves at pace and its suited to someone who wants to grow with it. Youll be driven by finding ways to enhance store performance and sharing this knowledge with the team. Doing it because it makes you proud and because you want your store to achieve.
You will need:
- To have management experience in a similar sized, sales-driven business
- Proven coaching skills, a hands-on management style and a passion for building team confidence and capability
- A track record of identifying commercial opportunities within your department or store to maximise sales
- To be confident working in a team, approachable and friendly to colleagues and customers
- To be keen to learn about the latest technology
We know our people are the magic ingredient in our success. Thats why we reward you with benefits that go deeper than just the day-to-day. Benefits that work for you, your lifestyle and your career. They include:
- Performance-related bonus
- Competitive pension scheme
- Product discounts on the latest tech
- A range of wellbeing initiatives
- 6 weeks of annual leave (inclusive of bank holiday entitlement)
Beyond that, well be with you every step of the way, enabling you to get the most out of your role, grow your skills, your way, and see your career develop in the way you want. Unbox your passion at the UKs best-known retailer in tech.
Job insights from Breakroom
Retail store and shop managers
Retail managers look after stores, staff and sales ensuring that targets are met
What you’ll do as a retail store and shop manager
- Serve and advise customers
- Look after staff and rotas
- Manage deliveries and stock
- Handle customer payments, complaints, returns and refunds
- Keep the store clean and tidy
- Be responsible for sales targets and goals
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Dealing with customers
- Standing
- Using a computer
- Wearing a uniform
- Physical activities
- Managing people
- Anti-social hours
What employees say
Pay
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People are paid minimum wage
Do Currys pay managers minimum wage?
Yes. Most people are paid above the minimum wage.
How we know this
100% of people say they are paid at or above the legal minimum wage.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and March 2023.
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Currys pay managers enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
100% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2019 and March 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The new Living Wage rates were announced on Thursday 22 September 2022.
The rates are now £10.90 per hour, and £11.95 per hour in London.
Employers are expected to implement the rise as soon as possible but by the latest 14 May 2023.
On the 14 May 2023, employers’ Breakroom Rating will be updated to reflect this.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Currys pay managers market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
82% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and March 2023.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do managers at Currys get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
88% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2019 and March 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Only some people get sick pay
Do Currys pay managers sick pay?
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
45% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2019 and March 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do managers at Currys do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
59% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do managers get of their shift pattern at Currys?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 9% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 61% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 17% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 13% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do managers at Currys get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
40% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to change shifts
How easy is it for managers at Currys to change shifts?
Most people find it easy to change shifts.
How we know this
68% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for managers to book a holiday at Currys?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
84% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2019 and March 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Currys managers change managers shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
45% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and January 2023.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for managers to take sick leave at Currys?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
41% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most parents say it’s bad
Is working as managers at Currys good if you have caring responsibilities?
Most parents and carer say this is a bad place to work.
How we know this
79% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2020 and January 2023.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do managers at Currys feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
41% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2019 and March 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do managers at Currys get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
43% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2020 and March 2023.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for managers to work at Currys?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
81% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2019 and March 2023.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do managers at Currys enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
44% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and March 2023.
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do managers at Currys recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
73% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2019 and March 2023.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do managers get enough training when they start at Currys?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
47% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2019 and March 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are managers given support to progress at Currys?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 58% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2019 and March 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do managers think Currys head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
84% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2019 and March 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do managers feel well informed about how Currys is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
44% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2019 and March 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Currys employees say about their job
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Best thing
Simple, not hard work
Many recourses online for trainingWorst thing
30 minute unpaid break
Whole job revolves around selling warranties/regulated servicesCurrys Sales assistant, March 2023
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Best thing
Great environment.
Many different sectors to work in.Worst thing
Very stressful when managers don’t take you seriously.
Currys Sales advisor, March 2023
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