Assistant Shop Manager

Downs Carpets and Beds - Winchester; Winchester; On-site; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent retailer in Winchester is seeking an experienced Assistant Shop Manager for Carpet & Flooring. You'll deliver exceptional customer service and manage a team in a busy store environment. The role requires excellent communication skills, motivation, and computer literacy. Full time position with training provided in some areas. Competitive salary plus commissions.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Staff discount

Qualifications

• Understanding of measuring, planning, costing, and knowledge of flooring and bed types is an advantage.
• First aid training in the workplace is a plus, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service at all times.
• Assist with stock control and ensure the showroom is up to date.
• Develop long-term customer relationships.
• Manage a team of 3 plus sub contractors.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service

Confidence and motivation

Car driving

Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Microsoft 365)

Job description

Assistant Shop Manager - Carpet & Flooring

Location: Winchester SO23 7SL
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £20,000 DOE plus commissions realistic OTE £32,000-£40,000

Overview

A leading independent retailer of Carpets, Flooring and Beds is seeking an experienced dynamic Carpet & Flooring, Bed and Estimator Assistant Shop Manager in our busy Winchester store. Our staff and customers remain the most important aspects of our business, and we strive to ensure we maintain high levels of care for both. This full time position includes Saturday, with a day off in the week.

Are you the right person for the job?

• An understanding of measuring, planning, costing and knowledge of flooring and bed types would be an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given
• Excellent communication skills
• Be confident and highly motivated
• Car Driver Essential
• Computer Literate ideally Word, Excel, Microsoft 365
• First Aid Trained in the workplace would be an advantage although training will be provided.

What will your role as Assistant Shop Manager look like?

• Deliver exceptional customer service at all times
• Assisting with stock control and ensuring the showroom is kept up to date
• Develop long term customer relationships
• Managing a team of 3 plus Sub Contractors

What can you expect in return?

• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Staff discount

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