Tips for entering the Store Champion/Team of the Year Award
Considering entry to The People in Retail Awards 2024? Here are 5 tips to showcase your people-centric excellence:
Entering the Store Champion/Team of the Year Award for People in Retail 2024 is an exciting opportunity to shine a spotlight on the exceptional individuals or teams within your organisation. The role of store operations is vast and impactful, with the potential to create extraordinary experiences for both customers and team members.
If you’re contemplating submitting an entry, here are five top tips to help you navigate the process and highlight the depth of your people-centric approach:
Celebrate consistent people-centric excellence:
Showcase instances where you or your team consistently delivered outstanding customer service with a people-first approach. Share stories that highlight how your interactions prioritise the human element, making each employee or customer feel valued and heard.
Illustrate positive people impact:
Clearly articulate the significant and positive impact your efforts have had on the people—both customers and team members. Use testimonials, anecdotes, and measurable outcomes to demonstrate how your people-focused approach has elevated customer satisfaction, loyalty, and overall store prosperity.
Narrate the people-first transformation:
Craft a narrative that emphasises the transformation of everyday interactions into extraordinary experiences for both customers and team members. Share stories of how your team, through collaboration and a people-centric mindset, has overcome challenges and fostered positive change within the retail environment.
Highlight teamwork and employee engagement:
Emphasise your commitment to teamwork and collaboration, showcasing instances where these efforts have enhanced the well-being and engagement of your team. Illustrate how the culture has contributed to a positive working environment and exceptional service delivery.
Showcase employee enthusiasm and dedication:
Provide concrete examples of your dedication to employee engagement, underscoring the positive work environment and a culture centered around people. Share stories that illuminate the enthusiasm and dedication of your team members, showcasing how their commitment to each other and customers has resulted in outstanding service outcomes.
We can’t’ wait to receive your entry.
