Vacancy – Assistant Manager
Company:
A leading outdoor/lifestyle retailer, with over 300 stores, founded over 20 years ago
Fantastic brand, profitable and expanding.
Your role:
Working alongside the Store Manager, you will be responsible for leading, motivating and developing your team to ensure consistent delivery on standards, customer service and product knowledge to maximise your store’s sales potential and profitability
Benefits:
Annual KPI-related bonus
Generous Staff Discount
Work clothing plus 50% discount for you and your family
28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
Salary sacrifice Pension scheme
Tax-free childcare vouchers
Skills and Experience Required:
Previous fashion experience at Store Manager level or Assistant Manager in a larger turnover store.
Strong visual merchandising skills
Engaging personality
Results driven and a passion for selling and customer interaction
Confident
Committed to the business
Organisational skills
Hands on
Enthusiastic
Passionate
Strong people manager
Commercial Responsibilities:
To achieve sales budgets and KPIs
To ensure the execution of: Store layouts, Windows, Pricing/Promotions and Product presentation/Merchandising standards
People Responsibilities:
Recruit, train, manage & develop store team, through coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
Promote a challenging, focused & professional environment.
Financial Responsibilities:
To achieve profit budgets relating to the accountable contribution elements of the Profit & Loss accounts.
Manage budgets set by Retail Store Managers
Manage shrinkage, stock loss and stock levels
Secure company assets at all times.
Monitor competitor activity
Standards:
Ensure strict compliance on policies and procedures at all times.
Instil excellence in customer service.
Ensure house keeping, repairs and safety is maintained.
Communication:
To act as key link for all communication between Retail Store Manager, Store Staff and Team.
Benefits:
Bonus scheme
