Assistant Manager

TN United Kingdom; Gretna; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an inspirational leader with a passion for retail excellence. In this dynamic role, you will partner with the Shop Manager to drive strong sales results and create an engaging customer experience. Your leadership will empower the team to meet performance targets while fostering a customer-focused environment. With a commitment to personal growth and community activism, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying generous employee benefits, including product discounts and paid volunteer days. Join a vibrant team where your individuality is celebrated!

Benefits

50% discount on regular products

Paid volunteer days

Comprehensive onboarding

Training hours for team

Free product samples

Opportunities for growth

Support for inclusion networks

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role with a focus on leadership.
• Ability to meet sales targets and manage team performance effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.
• Analyze KPIs to make informed business decisions.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Team Development

Sales Target Achievement

Data Analysis (KPI)

Microsoft Office Suite

Flexible Working

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As an inspirational leader & activist, with enthusiasm for our brand and a strong connection to our purpose, you will partner with the Shop Manager to drive the store & your team to deliver retail excellence, strong sales results & an engaging customer experience.

More about the role

• Lead & work as part of a successful, engaged team to best meet the needs of our customers
• Help to shape a customer focused store experience by supporting the Shop Manager in leading the team to drive customer engagement through our products, campaigns & activism, bringing our brand to life
• Problem solves effectively & proactively as much as possible using available resources
• Communicate effectively & act as a flexible & responsible role model to your team
• Ensure development of customer loyalty to further build The Body Shop brand
• Work with the Shop Manager to meet sales & performance targets
• Work with the Shop Manager to manage stock; monitor & manage change
• Use the data (KPI’s) we provide, to make sound commercial & business decisions to successfully drive your sales & your team performance
• Identify & attract high potential candidates & develop current team members to succeed in their goals
• Interest in & passion for learning about & leveraging knowledge of the beauty market, our competitors & our products

What we look for

• Experience in a customer facing role, people leadership & team development
• Ability to meet sales & performance targets with outstanding planning & organizing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a feedback culture
• Experience using data (KPI’s) to make sound business decisions preferred
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite
• Work flexible hours, including holidays, nights, and weekends to meet the needs of the business
• Flexibility to work across Sunday to Saturday is required

What we offer

• Benefits start within your first month
• Comprehensive onboarding in your new position
• Training hours for you & your team as needed
• A 50% discount on regular product & 30% on Gifts
• Freebies - when we launch new products, we want our Teams to be the first to fall in love with them
• Paid volunteer days - so you can spend time with the causes that matter to you
• Ability to make connections with Community Partners to drive local activism
• (UN) Uniform- We don’t believe in uniformity. We’ll give you one of our famous Green Aprons and the rest is up to you, wear what makes you feel good
• Ability to offer a real living wage to your Customer Consultants
• Opportunities to grow within the Brand
• Encouragement & support to be exactly who you are – employees may join any/all our Inclusion & Belonging Networks at The Body Shop, including TBS Together Pride, SEEN Ethnicity, GO Far Gender & This Ability Disability Network

Talent Drivers

Collaborative Skills, Commerciality, Leadership, Personal Conduct, Purpose

Your role in a nutshell

As an inspirational leader & activist, with enthusiasm for our brand and a strong connection to our purpose, you will partner with the Shop Manager to drive the store & your team to deliver retail excellence, strong sales results & an engaging customer experience.