Assistant Manager

TK MAXX; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Gateshead seeks an Assistant Manager to lead a multimillion-pound store. You'll navigate a fast-paced environment, ensure adherence to policies, and drive commercial performance while mentoring your team. This role offers significant responsibilities and opportunities for growth in a dynamic retail setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for growth and development

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leadership and continuous improvement.
• Ability to make confident decisions in a dynamic environment.
• A proactive demeanor with dedication to coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations to drive commercial performance.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Recruit and retain a motivated team.
• Achieve key performance indicators.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Commercially astute

Job description

Overview

TJX is an exciting place to work and we count on our Associates to bring our business to life. Staying true to our open, collaborative culture and values of honesty, integrity, and treating each other with dignity and respect is a top priority for us. TK Maxx Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You\'ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you\'re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores-TK Maxx & Homesense, you\'ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team-a Fortune 100 company and the world\'s leading off-price retailer.

About the role

As an Assistant Manager, you will take ownership for a multimillion-pound store that is constantly evolving. With our unique business model, you\'ll navigate a fast-paced, constantly evolving retail environment with confidence and composure. An ability to remain calm under pressure will empower you to lead your team through daily transitions and deliver outstanding results. In this dynamic role, you\'ll embrace the unpredictability of merchandise deliveries, maintaining a steady and assured presence while offering customers an exciting variety of unique finds every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading with vision, adapting and flexing to the needs of the store and the business to drive commercial performance.
• Ensuring the store adheres to company policies and procedures.
• Handling payroll and control costs to improve profitability.
• Improve the store\'s commercial performance through effective merchandising and sales strategies.
• Encourage and develop your team\'s talents to ensure high productivity and efficiency through collaboration.
• Champion strong business partnerships to support store operations and growth.
• Recruit, engage and retain a dedicated and motivated team.
• Commit to continuous development for yourself and the team.
• Supervise and achieve key performance indicators such as sales performance, service promise, store compliance, associate retention, and absence rates.

Qualifications

• A proven track record of leadership and the ability to develop a culture of continuous improvement.
• A proactive demeanor with a dedication to mentoring and coaching the team to enhance individual and collective potential, ensuring long-term success.
• The ability to make confident decisions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while keeping business objectives in focus.
• A commercially astute approach to find opportunities, innovate solutions, and deliver measurable results.

Why join us?

Our people tell us there is so much more that they love about being a part of TK Maxx, and find that it\'s so much more than a job. As part of our TJX family, you\'ll be supported by a diverse, close-knit team in our stores; we move a lot of inventory at all times of the day, working, learning, and growing together. You\'ll always be encouraged to be yourself and to use your imagination and as you grow, there\'ll be plenty of opportunities for your ongoing development and progression. It\'s our way of empowering you to make your career here.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and parental, race, religion or belief, and/or sexual orientation.

As proud as we are of our past success, it\'s our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.

Address

Unit 1 Lower Level Blue Mall Metrocentre

Location: EUR TK Maxx UK Store 367 - Metro (Newcastle)