Assistant Manager Retail

TN United Kingdom; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can lead and inspire a team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer care. This role offers the opportunity to drive business growth while ensuring a sustainable retail environment. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values inclusivity and personal development, making a real impact in the community. With a focus on collaboration and adaptability, this position is perfect for someone looking to grow in a supportive and evolving workplace. Embrace the chance to make a difference and help shape the future of retail.

Benefits

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Generous Employee Discounts

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Life Assurance

Activity Passes

Holiday Buying

Qualifications

• Confident leadership with coaching abilities.
• Strong communication and brand ambassador skills.
• Experience in retail management and strategy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team to deliver business growth.
• Assist Store Manager in driving customer experience and sales.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments to ensure safety.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Strategic Implementation

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

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About the role

1. You will lead, challenge and inspire your team to deliver business growth by providing care to our customers and patients.
2. You will report into the Store Manager and assist them in driving customer experience, sales and business KPIs.
3. Deliver a sustainable and efficient retail and pharmacy operating platform in your store to ensure stock availability, control costs, minimise loss and meet our customers’ expectations.
4. Conduct regular reviews, audits and risk assessments to protect patient and public safety.

What you’ll need to have

1. Confident leadership skills with the ability to coach others.
2. Excellent communication skills, and able to act as a brand ambassador for Boots throughout your store and region.
3. A strong understanding of how to lead and deliver a company strategy, with the ability to implement in store to lead strong performance results.
4. Ability to work at pace and react to the changing needs of the customer.
5. A collaborative personality and able to succeed in a team centred approach.
6. Experience keeping up to date with your own learning and development.

It would be great if you also have

1. Confidence with navigating and embracing new technology.
2. 1+ years of experience working in a similar role at a large retailer.

Our benefits

1. Discretionary annual bonus.
2. Generous employee discounts.
3. Flexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying and much more.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you; Click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility). Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

We're always looking for people who care; people who go the extra mile to change things for the better. You'll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we can change for the better. To find out more about life and careers at Boots, Click Here

What's next

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion, you will be notified by email.

We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location, you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups), or an Access NI Check.