Assistant Store Manager

TN United Kingdom; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant retail environment as an Assistant Store Manager, where you will lead and inspire a dedicated team to deliver exceptional service and value. This role is pivotal in shaping customer experiences and driving sales through effective merchandising and team collaboration. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture, you will thrive in a dynamic setting that values your contributions. Enjoy benefits like an annual bonus scheme, enhanced holiday entitlement, and a 10% in-store discount. If you're passionate about retail and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Annual Retail Management Bonus Scheme

Professional Development Opportunities

Holiday Entitlement Increases

Enhanced Family-Friendly Benefits

10% In-Store Discount

Employee Assistance Programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management or a similar role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service and support initiatives.
• Create a safe environment and assist in onboarding new colleagues.
• Lead daily huddles to achieve commercial goals.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Merchandising

Training and Coaching

Education

Retail Management Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager

Lead, inspire, and excel – creating amazing value every day!

As an Assistant Store Manager, you are the vital link between the Store Manager and the store team. You play a pivotal role in shaping the experiences of both your team and customers within the community you serve. Your daily actions drive sales and allow you to showcase our value on GM and FMCG products through creative merchandising, creating an environment aligned with our core values: love our customers, care for our colleagues, and protect the pounds (and euros).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply early if interested.

Why Choose Us?

• Participation in our annual Retail Management Bonus Scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development, including a Retail Manager Level 3 qualification via apprenticeship.
• Comprehensive induction and in-house development programmes.
• Rota schedules planned four weeks in advance to support work-life balance.
• Holiday entitlement increases by one day annually up to 33 days, plus your birthday off.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits and life assurance.
• 10% in-store discount and additional benefits via our online portal.
• Recognition and reward initiatives throughout the year.
• Access to Employee Assistance programmes for well-being support.

Your Impact:

Love our customers:

• Deliver excellent customer service consistently, serving as a role model.
• Go above and beyond for customers, supporting initiatives like 'two is a queue.'

Care for our colleagues:

• Create a safe and policy-compliant environment for your team.
• Support the Store Manager and assist in onboarding new colleagues.
• Drive ongoing training and coaching through collaboration with supervisors.

Protect the pounds (and euros):

• Lead daily huddles to communicate and achieve commercial goals.
• Ensure products are correctly priced, merchandised, and maintained for smooth store operations.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're driven to lead, inspire, and excel in a vibrant retail environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now and start your fulfilling career with us.

About us...

Founded in 1990, Poundland has grown into a retail leader with over 850 stores and nearly 17,000 colleagues across the UK and Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 expanded our reach, enabling us to serve millions with unbeatable value.

We foster an environment where colleagues thrive and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional value. Our culture is built on our three core behaviours: Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds & Euros. Living these daily creates a fun, friendly, and inspiring workplace where everyone can be their best.