Assistant General Manager

Chronos Consulting; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking an Assistant General Manager to support the daily operations and drive sales. The ideal candidate will have prior management experience and excellent leadership skills. This position offers opportunities for growth and includes benefits such as staff discounts and a pension scheme. Candidates with a passion for retail are encouraged to apply, regardless of prior experience.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Pension scheme

28 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Previous experience in management or supervision within a retail outlet.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Maximize store profitability by promoting sales.
• Ensure high levels of customer service.
• Manage, coach, and motivate the team.
• Deputize for the manager when necessary.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent leadership credentials

Ability to drive sales through the team

Good training and development capabilities

Desire to progress within the business

Job description

Job Description Edinburgh (EH2),

Are you ready to put your leadership and business knowledge to the test in the fashion world, and join one of the UK’s fastest growing retailers? We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant General Manager to join the team and manage the day to day running. As an Assistant General Manager our client are looking for a well rounded and commercial ‘retail manager’ who is proactive in their approach and can work using their own initiative, fashion experience desirable however not essential as full training provided. The ideal candidate will have previous experience either in management or supervision of personnel within a retail outlet.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in the day to day operation of the store whilst ensuring costs are contained within targets.
• Maximize store profitability by promoting sales within the store.
• Ensure that a high level of customer service is delivered at all times.
• Manage, coach and motivate the team to deliver to all targets and lead by example.
• Deputize for the manager when necessary.

Ideal candidate / Qualifications

• Commercial awareness
• Excellent leadership credentials
• An ability to drive sales through your team
• Good training and development capabilities
• Desire to progress within our ever-growing business

This is an opportunity for an aspiring Store Manager, to learn and progress to the next level.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary negotiable depending on experience
• Staff discounts
• Pension scheme
• 28 days paid holiday