Assistant Manager - Guildford T/C

600 Old Navy Canada Inc.; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Assistant Manager to drive sales and team performance in their Guildford store. The successful candidate will oversee operations, lead a team, and ensure a top-notch customer experience while meeting business goals. This role calls for a passionate retail professional with management experience and strong communication skills who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of retail management experience.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Drive store sales and results through customer-centric strategies.
• Recruit and develop retail teams.
• Implement action plans for productivity.

Skills

Customer-centric mindset

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Retail technology utilization

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

As an Assistant Manager, you set the tone for the store and the team and help bring our brand to life for our customers. You’re responsible for driving profitable sales growth through all aspects of the store including customer and product operations, merchandising, and talent development. You are responsible for supporting the execution of the store strategy to achieve performance goals. Through collaboration with your General Manager and/or Assistant General Manager, you will teach and coach behaviors to Leads, Experts, and Brand Associates to cultivate a high-performing team that delivers a best-in-class experience to our customers.

What You'll Do

1. Support strategies and processes to drive store sales and deliver results through a customer-centric mindset.
2. Recruit, hire, and develop highly productive Brand Associate and Expert teams.
3. Own assigned area of responsibility.
4. Implement action plans to maximize efficiencies and productivity.
5. Perform Service Leader duties.
6. Ensure consistent execution of standard operating procedures.
7. Represent the brand and understand the competition and retail landscape.
8. Promote community involvement.
9. Leverage omni-channel to deliver a frictionless customer experience.
10. Ensure all compliance standards are met.

Who You Are

1. A current or former retail employee with 1-3 years of retail management experience.
2. A high school graduate or equivalent.
3. A good communicator with the ability to effectively interact with customers and your team to meet goals.
4. Passionate about retail and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
5. Driven by metrics to deliver results to meet business goals.
6. Determined to effectively lead and inspire others to learn and grow through coaching and mentoring.
7. Agreeable to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holiday, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.
8. Able to utilize retail technology and maneuver around the sales floor, stockroom, and office, lifting up to 30 pounds.
9. Ability to travel as required.