Assistant Store Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead and inspire a vibrant retail team. In this role, you will be the crucial link between the Store Manager and your team, ensuring exceptional customer service and effective merchandising of products. With a focus on fostering a supportive work environment, you'll manage inductions and collaborate on team development. This position offers a rewarding career path with opportunities for professional growth, a competitive bonus scheme, and a range of family-friendly benefits. Join a company that values its people and encourages a culture of excellence and inclusion.

Benefits

Annual Retail Management Bonus Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive induction programs

Holiday entitlement increasing annually

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

In-store discount

Recognition initiatives

Employee Assistance programs

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management or similar role.
• Strong leadership and team support capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service as a role model.
• Lead daily huddles to achieve commercial objectives.

Skills

Customer Service Excellence

Team Leadership

Merchandising Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Retail Management Qualification

Job description

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 key role in shaping the experiences of your team and customers within the community. Your daily actions drive sales and allow you to showcase our value on GM and FMCG products through creative merchandising, fostering 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?

• Annual Retail Management Bonus Scheme recognizing your contributions.
• Professional development opportunities, including a Retail Manager Level 3 qualification via apprenticeship.
• Comprehensive induction and in-house development programs.
• Rota schedules planned four weeks in advance, supporting work-life balance.
• Holiday entitlement increasing by one day annually (up to 33 days), plus your Birthday off.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits and life assurance.
• In-store 10% discount and exclusive online benefits.
• Recognition and reward initiatives throughout the year.
• Access to Employee Assistance programs for well-being support.

Your Impact

Love our customers:

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

Care for our colleagues:

• Create a safe environment and follow policies and procedures.
• Support the team alongside the Store Manager.
• Manage inductions and collaborate on training and development.

Protect the pounds (and euros):

• Lead daily huddles to communicate and achieve commercial objectives.
• Ensure products are priced, merchandised, and maintained properly.

Ready to Join Us?

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

About us...

Since 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, providing unbeatable value to millions.

We foster an environment where colleagues thrive and contribute to our mission of delivering amazing value, supported by our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability. Our culture is built around three core behaviors: Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds & Euros.

Living these behaviors daily creates a fun, friendly, and surprising workplace where everyone can be their best.

Please note: If you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, you may need a work permit. For more info, check our Blog.

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Created on 02/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom