Don't waste your time - Purchase Ledger Clerk Machine Mart Employee Review

• Recognised national brand with strong product portfolio. • Established customer base and clear potential for commercial growth. • Opportunity to generate business if you are highly proactive.

In my experience, the Store Manager role operated more as a caretaker position rather than a commercially empowered leadership role. There was very limited autonomy to drive local sales strategy, develop key accounts, or manage customer relationships independently. Despite identifying and securing a £48k per month revenue opportunity, I was not permitted to manage or develop that customer relationship directly. This significantly restricted the ability to grow the business at store level. Support from POPS/operations management in terms of structured commercial development, strategic backing, and on the ground guidance was minimal. Growth initiatives often lacked follow through, and Store Managers were expected to deliver results without the authority or support required to execute effectively. Additionally, internal working relationships deteriorated over the final period, and concerns around conduct and communication were not addressed early enough. This created unnecessary tension within the store environment. Ultimately, the role lacked the empowerment and senior-level backing required to operate as a true commercial leader.

Great if you enjoy bantering with customers. Usually loads of overtime at other stores available which is potentially a serious money spinner. Great if the team are great, if not see below.

Poor basic pay at every level, I think managers are only on about five grand more, before tax, than sales advisors which is nuts. Very confusing overtime pay scale. Back breaking work sometimes. Stores are usually quite down at heel. If your team don't pull their weight you end up having to do two jobs, although that's the same in any job. The expectation that you know their vast product range and be knowledgeable enough to advise customers but also be paid absolute peanuts.