Assistant Manager Retail

Boots Opticians; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead and inspire a team in a vibrant retail environment. This role offers the chance to drive business growth while providing exceptional customer care. The company values inclusivity and personal development, ensuring you have the tools needed to succeed. With opportunities for career progression in beauty, healthcare, and opticians, you’ll play a key role in enhancing customer experiences and meeting business objectives. Join a team that is committed to making a positive impact and fostering a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Discounted gym membership

Life assurance

Activity passes

Holiday buying

Qualifications

• Confident leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in a similar role at a large retailer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to drive business growth and customer care.
• Assist the Store Manager in enhancing customer experience and sales.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Job description

Job Description

As an Assistant Manager you’ll inspire and lead your team, use your passion and strategic thinking to drive the business forward and help us change for the better. With opportunities to progress your career in beauty, healthcare and opticians, our brilliant training teams will ensure you have all the tools you need to succeed in your current role and beyond.

About the role

• You will lead, challenge and inspire your team to deliver business growth by providing care to our customers and patients
• You will report into the Store Manager and assist them in driving customer experience, sales and business KPIs
• 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
• Conduct regular reviews, audits and risk assessments to protect patient and public safety

What you’ll need to have

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

It would be great if you also have

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

Our benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• 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 you’re 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.

Closing date

15-Mar-2025

Business Area

Retail

Function

Retail Management, Store Colleagues

Keywords

Retail, Stores, Management, Customer, Assistant Manager, Customer Service, Manager, FMCG, Store Leadership, Sales, Retail Sales, Trainee

Hours per week

37.5

Company

UK Stores

Division

16 - United Kingdom

County

Lancashire

Country

UK

Address

Piccadilly Station, Manchester