Assistant Manager

Wickes; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wickes is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee store operations and enhance customer experiences. This role, based in London, involves inspiring a team, handling store functions, and delivering exceptional service in a dynamic retail environment. Join us to lead a dedicated team and make a positive impact.

Benefits

Up to 7.5% annual bonus

Up to £300 per month gain share bonus

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

20% colleague discount

Flexible working options

Cashback health scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced customer-facing environment.
• Highly organized with a passion for service.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering the best customer experience.
• Handle various functions across the store.
• Ensure the safety of customers and staff.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Organization

Problem Solving

Job description

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Wickes, Woodbridge Business Park, Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 1EH

The Role...

An Assistant Manager is the go-to person in the store on shift. You will be there to help inspire your colleagues to deliver the best customer experience in the business and help overcome any issues you come across. Due to the service that Wickes provides, you would be required to help multiple functions across the store. This could mean helping someone plan their dream bathroom one minute and then having to nip outside to help take in the delivery the next. All of this whilst ensuring everyone is kept safe.

Permanent and Full-time, 39 hours per week.

About You...

You will have experience in running the show in a fast-paced customer facing environment and be someone who can handle the variety that each day at Wickes brings. You will be highly organised with a passion for ensuring our customers receive the best service we can deliver, all whilst inspiring and leading your team.

What We Can Offer You...

Our unique culture means we believe in doing the right thing and helps us to win for our customers, planet and people. Together, we help you get what you want from your role, so you can make your working experience your own and experience beyond the everyday.

• Up to 7.5% annual bonus and up to £300 per month gain share bonus
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Up to 35 days of annual leave including 8 days of bank holidays
  
  

Other financial and wellbeing benefits include: 20% colleague discount, Save-as-you-earn scheme, Cashback health scheme, Cycle to work, Life assurance, Peppy, Aviva Digital GP, Financial Education & loans, Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership.

We aim to create an inclusive workplace with colleagues' wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. If you are interested in flexible working you can read our flexible working statement here or let us know when you apply and we can talk this through as part of your application process.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Retail

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