ASSISTANT MANAGER

Primark Stores Limited; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 28,236 - 47,060; Full time

Job summary

Primark Folkestone is seeking an Assistant Manager to bolster the Store Manager’s decisions and drive team success in a fast‑paced retail environment.

You will lead a team to deliver a superior customer experience, achieve commercial targets, and foster a culture where colleagues feel valued and empowered to grow through learning and development opportunities. This is a full‑time permanent role with a structured career pathway.

Qualifications

• Experienced leader with a proven background of delivering high performing teams and exceeding sales.
• Able to develop talent and grow colleagues through coaching and accountability.
• Ability to integrate company values and behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in creating an impactful store environment and superior customer experience that drives commercial performance.
• Deliver continuous improvement through your management team, creating a high performing team that is committed to the customer and a store that is a great place to work.
• Forward thinking and strategic to maximise all opportunities as they arise.
• Drive your own development by taking advantage of our digital learning, apprenticeships and career pathways and see yourself grow in a supportive place powered by our people.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales leadership

Customer experience

People development

Job description

Location: PrimarkFolkestone
Salary: £47,060 + bonus + medical cover (with 31 days annual leave & pension)
Contract: Full-Time Permanent, 5 days out of 7

BECAUSE YOU LOVE THE CHALLENGE

A people-first culture where you can work with impact. A business that continues to grow and invest creating maximum joy at minimum cost. Just look at our 80,000+ colleagues across 450+ stores covering many markets globally, all leaving their mark.

Our colleagues are the heart of everything we do – we’re caring, dynamic and we succeed together. As an Assistant Manager, you’ll play a vital role in bolstering and shaping the decisions made by the Store Manager, significantly impacting the dynamics and success of your team.

What you’ll do

At Primark we do retail our way…so here is a taste of what you can expect in the role.

• Lead the team in creating an impactful store environment and superior customer experience that drives commercial performance.
• Deliver continuous improvement through your management team, creating a high performing team that is committed to the customer and a store that is a great place to work.
• Forward thinking and strategic to maximise all opportunities as they arise.
• Drive your own development by taking advantage of our digital learning, apprenticeships and career pathways and see yourself grow in a supportive place powered by our people.

What you’ll bring

Fostering an exceptional customer experience demands a proactive team player who can confidently lead the way, motivating the team to excel. Here’s what we need from you:

• Experienced leader with a proven background of delivering high performing teams and exceeding sales.
• Recognising potential – the managers and colleagues under your guidance are eager for growth and thirsty for learning. You’ll be the catalyst in uncovering their capabilities and propelling them to craft distinctive and unparalleled in store‑encounters.
• Ability to integrate company values and behaviours.

Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work in a growing global business committed to helping people express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging.

Apply to make an impact as an Assistant Manager and be welcomed to the wide world of Primark.

THIS IS RETAIL OUR WAY! APPLY NOW & PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR CV.

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.

If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at [e-mail].