Assistant Manager at The Fragrance Shop

Centre:mk; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fragrance Shop in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead a team and maximise store profitability. You will focus on delivering exceptional customer service while implementing local initiatives to drive sales and performance.

Key requirements include GCSE level education with a business qualification, and at least 1 year in a supervisory role. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent educational attainment.
• Business related qualification preferred.
• 1+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience with store KPIs and targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans and local initiatives to improve store performance.
• Lead and coach a team of consultants to deliver excellent service.
• Resolve customer queries and complaints efficiently.
• Ensure products are clearly displayed and correctly coded/priced.
• Promote the company and store in the local market.
• Continue personal and role development through training materials.
• Carry out tasks requested by Store/Cluster RM in a timely, cost‑effective manner.

Skills

Adaptable

Strong communication

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Business related qualification

Job description

Requirements: must be fully flexible during the week and over weekends

Established in 1994, The Fragrance Shop is known for its passionate and innovative nature within the fragrance industry, and we are the UK’s largest, independent fragrance retailer. Our aim is to create mainstream and luxury fragrance, which is affordable and accessible for all, and we showcase over 130 luxury Fragrance brands in our stores 200+ nationwide and online! The Fragrance Shop are on the lookout for a passionate, ambitious and experienced Store Manager to join our company!

Role Overview

Responsible for helping to manage the store to achieve the Company objectives by providing excellent customer service. To maximise sales and establish efficient methods of operation and maximise profitability. The role will include leading customer service focus by playing a hands on role.

Key Responsibilities

Develop plans and local initiatives to improve the store’s performance and contribution to the overall company results.

Help to manage a team of consultants by training, coaching, delegating and empowering them to provide excellent customer service in a friendly environment. Take a lead role in resolving customer queries and complaints.

Ensure that all products are presented/displayed to their best advantage, following guidelines.

Actively promote the company and the store in the local market place.

Ensure that all products are correctly coded, priced and correct POS is used at all times

Continue to develop self and role by studying relevant training materials and store information.

Carry out any reasonable tasks as requested by Store Manager/Cluster Manager/RM.

All the above to be carried out in a timely, efficient and cost effective manner.

Required Experience

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.

Business related qualification.

A minimum of 1 years of experience in a supervisory or management role.

Working with store KPI’s and towards store targets

Visual merchandising and commercial awareness to impact business knowledge.

Flexibility to include evenings and weekends.

Required Skills

Adaptable with a ‘can do’ attitude

Strong communicational and interpersonal skills

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are regrettably not able to respond to every one. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of your application please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful.