Assistant Manager

Holland and Barrett; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and wellness retailer in the UK is seeking an Assistant Retail Manager in Ferndown to support store operations and drive customer service excellence. You will lead a team, analyze sales data, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have retail experience and strong communication skills. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values diversity and wellness.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail setting to support store operations.
• Strong communication skills to manage team and customer relationships.
• Ability to analyze data for effective sales strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support daily management of retail store.
• Act as a brand ambassador for company values.
• Drive financial performance and meet sales targets.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Previous retail experience

Excellent communication and people management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Analytical skills for sales figures

Passion for products

Ability to complete computer-based training

Agility and flexibility

Job description

Are you passionate about customer service? Keen to continue your career with the largest UK Health and Wellness Retailer?

As an Assistant Retail Manager, you'll support the day-to-day management of the store and become a brand ambassador for Holland & Barrett. You'll partner with the Store Manager to build a high performing team by recruiting, coaching, training, and setting clear expectations.

You will act as a role model for world class customer service, drive financial performance with sales targets, maintain stock accuracy, set-up store promotional plans and ensure full compliance with health and safety.

To become a Health & Wellness specialist you'll embark on a training programme that includes our Qualified to Advise and Healthy Expert qualifications which are accredited by our awarding body to Level 2 and Level 3.

THE PERSON

To be successful, we'd like you to show us that you have :

• Previous retail experience
• Excellent communication and people management skills
• The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment
• The ability to understand and analyse sales figures daily to enable the store to trade within Company parameters and goals
• Passion and enthusiasm for our products
• The ability to complete regular computer-based training to ensure exceptional product knowledge
• The ability to be agile and flexible to multi-task and achieve the best results

We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities, and cultures - I am me, we are H&B.

Wellness begins with you, start your journey today.

THE COMPANY

At Holland & Barrett (H&B) we want to empower everyone to live healthier, happier lives. With over 150 years of experience in the industry, we are an internationally trusted brand and the largest health & wellness retailer in Europe. Our ambition is to become the world's most trusted wellness partner, chosen by over 100 million people globally.

Vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received, please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.