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Assistant Manager

Wickes

Pontefract

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Assistant Manager to lead and inspire a team in a dynamic retail environment. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional customer service and managing diverse tasks, from assisting customers with their projects to overseeing store operations. The company values inclusivity and employee wellbeing, offering a range of benefits including bonuses, pension contributions, and extensive annual leave. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about customer satisfaction, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Annual Bonus
Employer Pension Contribution
Annual Leave
Colleague Discount
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life Assurance
Financial Education & Loans
Discount Platform

Qualifications

  • Experience in a fast-paced customer-facing environment.
  • Highly organized with a passion for customer service.

Responsibilities

  • Inspire colleagues to deliver the best customer experience.
  • Handle various tasks from planning to deliveries while ensuring safety.

Skills

Customer Service
Team Leadership
Organizational Skills
Problem Solving

Job description

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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.

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...

  • 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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