Assistant Retail Manager

Chartwells Independent; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Store Manager to enhance the retail experience. In this full-time role, you'll lead a dynamic team, fostering an inclusive culture while driving commercial success. Your leadership will empower staff to deliver exceptional service and contribute to community engagement. With a commitment to personal development and a supportive environment, this opportunity promises growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a thriving business. Join a company dedicated to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Competitive Salary

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in guiding and developing a team in a busy, service-focused environment.
• Excellent communication skills to coach and motivate the team.

Responsibilities

• Empower your team to deliver excellent service and promote the Co-op difference.
• Manage and optimize your store's commercial performance and handle HR responsibilities.

Skills

Team Development

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Commercial Awareness

Job description

We're looking for a skilled Store Manager to join our retail team.

This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. As a Store Manager, you'll help deliver the store's purpose by guiding both commercial and community strategies. You will lead your team to make shopping at Co-op a fantastic experience, supporting their growth and learning, and demonstrating the positive impact Co-op has on local communities.

Shift Patterns

Variable shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Empower your team to deliver excellent service and promote the Co-op difference to customers and members.
• Build an inclusive culture where everyone feels comfortable sharing their views.
• Develop your team through regular performance conversations to help them reach their potential.
• Ensure the store is safe, compliant with legal standards, and operational.
• Manage and optimise your store's commercial performance, recruit new team members, and handle HR responsibilities.

Requirements

• Experience in guiding and developing a team in a busy, service-focused environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to coach, motivate, and inspire your team.
• Resilience and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand and analyse commercial information.
• Willingness to support the team actively in store activities.

About Us

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across approximately 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, enjoying competitive pay, great perks, and unparalleled opportunities for learning and development at one of the UK's largest businesses.

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Our Commitment

Compass Group UK&I is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual can be their authentic selves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diverse talents, backgrounds, and abilities, aiming to make our colleagues feel valued, empowered, and thriving—because diversity is our strength!