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Retail Management Graduate Programme 2023

Are you a graduate aspiring to develop a career in Retail Management?

Would you like to work for a multi-million-pound FTSE 100 business that is one of the fastest growing retailers in the UK? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about people development and business strategy?

If your answers are ‘YES’, then why not apply for our Retail Management Graduate Programme!

Our Retail Management Graduate Programme is an 18-month plan that will fully immerse you within every aspect of our business, as well as working closely with you to nurture your existing skills and gain new ones! This programme will allow you to develop your leadership skills, strategic thinking, and commercial awareness further.

During the programme you will progress through all our various store roles experiencing different size stores and will gain an understanding of what makes our stores so successful! Also, to support you in becoming an all-round B&M leader, we will arrange experience exchange days within core areas of the business in our Distribution Centres and Support Centre. All of this with the guidance from your Regional People Business Partner, Regional Operations Manager, Area Manager and Store Team Mentors.

Throughout the programme you will also be supported with a variety of training & development sessions with our L&D team and key B&M stakeholders to develop your personal and leadership skills.

At B&M, no two days are the same, which brings exciting challenges along the way. With over 35,000 B&M colleagues across 700+ stores, 6 Distribution Centres and our Support Centre in Liverpool, we offer stability as well as an established, recognised retail brand for our 5 million customers in the UK!

This role may include travel to different stores within the North East, Scotland & Northern Ireland Region.

So, if you’re looking for a new challenge with the freedom to make an impact with rewarding results, this is the opportunity for you!

What you’ll need:
  • To be a graduate or in your final year of study ready to start the programme September 2023
  • Be on track or have achieved a 2:2 degree in a relevant discipline
  • ‘The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK’.
  • A full UK Driving Licence or passed your practical driving test by April 2023
  • A positive, determined attitude, able to build relationships and influence
  • Excellent communication skills to be able to talk effectively to all areas of the business
  • Experience in a retail or hospitality environment would be advantageous

In return, we will offer you:
  • Comprehensive 18 months Training and Development programme with the view to gain a retail management position at the end of your programme.
  • In-store discount for all B&M and Heron Foods stores
  • Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Benefits portal offering discounts across sectors inc. retail, leisure, insurance & healthcare
  • Up to 33 days holiday per annum through service or our Holiday Purchase scheme
  • NEST Pension scheme
  • Share Incentive Plan after 12 months of employment

B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.