Jobs @ Quba

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Thank you for visiting our careers page. Quba Sails are rapidly expanding and looking to recruit various new roles within the business, whether they are in our Head Office in South Devon or in the retail field across the UK.

If you would like to apply for any of the current roles then please email your CV and covering letter to sarah@quba.com alternatively, send your CV to:

Quba Sails - FAO Recruitment Department
The Sail Loft,
South Hams Business Park
Churchstow
Devon
TQ7 3QH

Head Office Vacancies

Financial Director

Are you looking to make your mark and play a central role in a rapidly growing business?

Would you be interested in joining a Retail business with a truly unique Brand concept?

If yes then this could be the right opportunity for you!

Quba is a fashion brand whose routes lie in British Nautical Heritage. Currently in its 10th year and with recent Investment, Quba is on the cusp of a large retail expansion program.

We are currently looking to recruit a Financial Director who is ambitious and driven, rigorous and thorough who is looking for an opportunity to grow with the Company and help take it to the next level. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to take a key role and be involved in the direction and growth of an expanding business.

The successful candidate will have full responsibility in shaping the financial team and play a key part in the overall management of the business.

Your key focus is to manage the finances of the Company and responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and developing a finance team
  • Setting Budgets and Strategic Financial Objectives
  • Ensure there is sufficient funds in the business to support growth and manage bank relationships
  • To produce accurate reports and KPI’s
  • Work with merchandising team to manage the flow of stock into the business, set retail prices etc.
  • To be responsible for the flow of information and data including an effective IT infrastructure.
  • Salary is dependant on experience
  • The position will be based at our Head Office premises in Devon

You will report directly to the MD and be at the very heart of the management of the business. The successful candidate would have a broad commercial sense and be asked for their views in many different aspects of the business.

Previous experience within the fashion retail sector is beneficial but not essential.

For more information on this role please contact Sarah Stone on 01548 855 455 or email sarah@quba.com

Retail Operations Manager

Quba is a fashion brand whose routes lie in British Nautical Heritage. Currently in its 10th year and with recent Investment, Quba is on the cusp of a large retail expansion program.

We are currently looking to recruit a Retail Operations Manager who is ambitious and driven, rigorous and thorough. This is a great role for anyone who is looking for an opportunity to grow with the Company and help take it to the next level. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to take a key role and be involved in the direction and growth of an expanding retail business. The successful candidate will have full responsibility for shaping the retail side of the business.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • 1.  Responsible for driving the ‘like for like’ growth of Retail Sales and Margin to hit agreed Budget targets.
  • 2.  Co-ordinate the opening of new stores – including planning, executing and deliver results.
  • 3.  Being fully responsible for retail operations within stores and head office
  • 4.  Building, developing and motivating a successful sales team, recruitment and staff training.
  • 5.  To ensure all stores are fully stocked and merchandised to Quba standards to achieve sales.
  • Salary Dependant on experience

You will report directly to the MD and be at the very heart of the management of the business. The ideally candidate will have previous retail experience at management level, a broad commercial sense and a focus to drive sales and deliver results.

We are a growing company so the successful applicant must play an active role and lead from the front. We are looking for someone who can really understand the strengths and weakness of each store then action improvements that have a direct impact on sales.

For more information on this role please contact Sarah Stone on 01548 855 455 or email sarah@quba.com

 

Retail Vacancies

Supervisor – Gloucester Quays £16-17K 

As an Assistant Manager your main responsibility will be to support the Store Manager to maximise the sales and profit opportunities for the store and lead / inspire the staff to ensure that we deliver a consistently excellent level of customer service. You will also be accountable for:

  • Supporting the Store Manager to ensure the store sales performance is maximised to its full potential and delivered at least in line with agreed targets.
  • Supporting the Store Manager to ensure store costs are managed within agreed budget levels and that every opportunity is sought to maximise store profitability.
  • To consistently act as an ambassador for the brand and ensure that the sales team follow your example.

The ideal candidate will have previous retail & managerial experience as well as a passion to drive sales, strong leadership skills, be commercially astute and target driven. For more information on this role please contact Sarah Stone on 01548 855 455 or email sarah@quba.com

 

Store Manager – Gloucester Quays £18K +  

As a Store Manager your main responsibility will be to maximise the sales and profit opportunities for the store and lead / inspire the staff to ensure that we deliver a consistently excellent level of customer service. You will also be accountable for:

  • Ensure the store sales performance is maximised to its full potential and delivered at least in line with agreed targets.
  • Ensure store costs are managed within agreed budget levels and that every opportunity is sought to maximise store profitability.
  • To consistently act as an ambassador for the brand and ensure that the sales team follow your example.

The ideal candidate will have previous retail & managerial experience as well as a passion to drive sales, strong leadership skills, be commercially astute and target driven. For more information on this role please contact Sarah Stone on 01548 855 455 or email sarah@quba.com

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Full Time & Part Time Sales Advisor – Gloucester Quays

We are currently recruiting for full time and part time sales assistants within our Gloucester Quays store.

The ideal candidate will have previous retail experience, a passion for the brand and happy working in a sales / target driven environment. For more information on this role please contact Sarah Stone on 01548 855 455 or email sarah@quba.com

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