Assistant Manager

Mole Valley Farmers; Newbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension match 5%

25% colleague discount in store

Free parking on site

33 days annual leave (pro-rated for PT

Excellent training & development

Career progression opportunities

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague benefits

Enhanced Family Leave

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers in Newbury is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Manager to lead the store in partnership with the Store Manager. You will drive sales, maintain high service standards, and mentor the team to reflect our values.

The role requires 40 hours per week, permanent contract, and active involvement in merchandising, stock control, health & safety, and customer-focused operations. Strong leadership and retail experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a retail or customer-facing environment.
• Strong understanding of retail operations and delivering commercial targets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident with interpreting financial data and budgets.
• Proactive, approachable, and solution-focused leadership.

Responsibilities

• Driving store sales and margin through innovative thinking.
• Collaborating on the creation and delivery of the store’s sales budget and business plan.
• Ensuring visual merchandising standards and stock availability.
• Leading seasonal promotions and local events with a customer focus.
• Putting customers first with friendly, respectful interactions.
• Recruiting, onboarding, and developing team members.
• Managing stock integrity, audits, and financial controls.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and company policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Retail operations

Customer service

Budgeting

Team leadership

Job description

Assistant Manager

Department: Retail

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Newbury

Reporting To: mike roberts-bates

Description

We’re looking for a confident and customer-focused Assistant Manager to join our team. This is a key leadership role in supporting the Store Manager, driving commercial success, and ensuring every customer enjoys an exceptional experience. If you’re passionate about retail, love motivating teams, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Role

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days

As Assistant Manager, you’ll play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the store. You’ll lead by example, inspire your team, and create a positive, knowledgeable, and solution-focused environment that reflects our values. You’ll also take on the responsibilities of the Store Manager in their absence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving store sales and margin performance through innovative thinking
• Collaborating on the creation and delivery of the store’s sales budget and business plan
• Ensuring visual merchandising standards are met and stock availability is maximised
• Leading seasonal promotions and local events with creativity and customer focus
• Putting customers first by ensuring every interaction is friendly, respectful, and solution-oriented
• Recruiting, onboarding, and developing team members who embody our values
• Managing stock integrity, store audits, and financial controls with accuracy
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and company policies

About You

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within a retail or customer-facing environment
• Experience managing stock, merchandising, and delivering commercial targets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of retail operations, including sales, stock control, and customer service
• Confident interpreting financial data and managing budgets
• Solid IT skills and awareness of Health & Safety and GDPR compliance
• A natural ability to lead, motivate, and inspire others
• You’ll be proactive, approachable, and solution-focused, with a flexible and team-oriented attitude. A passion for delivering outstanding customer service and driving continuous improvement is key

What We Offer

• Scottish Widows contributory pension – company will match up to 5%
• Up to 25% colleague discount in store
• Free parking on site
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Plenty of career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
• Comprehensive colleague benefits
• Enhanced Family Leave Policies