Assistant Store Manager

JD GROUP; Barking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Assistant Manager to lead a dynamic retail team. In this pivotal role, you will drive sales and KPI performance while fostering a positive team culture. Your leadership will be key in coaching staff, analyzing sales data, and ensuring exceptional customer service. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will help create an engaging environment that not only meets but exceeds operational goals. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking company that values employee development and well-being.

Benefits

Quarterly discretionary bonus schemes

30% company discount

Exclusive retail and hospitality discounts

Digital health and well-being services

Health cash plans

Internal development courses

Access to apprenticeships

Company Sick Pay scheme

Discounted Gym memberships

Incremental Holiday Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within a retail environment.
• Strong ability to analyze sales data and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in achieving sales targets.
• Create a positive team culture through training and development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sales Analysis

Coaching

Customer Service

Retail Management

Visual Merchandising

Education

High School Diploma

Retail Management Certification

Job description

Role overview:

We are seeking a skilled Assistant Manager with strong leadership & communication abilities to guide their team towards achieving sales & KPI targets whilst providing unparalleled service.

Responsibilities:

1. Supporting the Store Manager in effectively running all store operations to ensure meeting or exceeding sales & KPI targets. Setting clear sales goals, tracking performances whilst evolving processes to ensure continuous store growth.
2. Creating a positive team culture through recruiting, training & continuously developing your staff. Building a motivated and high performing team, increasing chances of store success.
3. Analysing sales data and financial reports to make quick and well-informed decisions alongside the Store Manager, identifying and responding to areas of opportunity operationally & commercially.
4. Act as the point of contact for colleagues in the manager’s absence.
5. Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving complaints professionally.
6. Help manage day-to-day operations, including opening and closing procedures.
7. Support cash management tasks, such as processing transactions and reconciling tills.
8. Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training new employees.
9. Provide feedback and coaching to colleagues to improve performance.
10. Support the Store Manager in maintaining colleague schedules to ensure proper coverage and productivity.

Role objectives and KPIs:

1. Contribute to achieving or exceeding the store's monthly sales target.
2. Drive all additional KPIs including but not limited to Units, Conversion, ATV, UPT.
3. Achieve upselling or cross-selling targets.
4. Maintain a high Net Promoter Score.
5. Ensure stock accuracy during store audits.
6. Ensure all new colleagues complete mandatory training required.
7. Ensure employee satisfaction stores or engagement survey results meet or exceed company benchmarks.
8. Assist in keeping operational costs within the allocated budget.

Skills and Experience:

1. Previous supervisory or management experience in a fast-paced retail/customer-facing environment.
2. Passionate about retail & hold a good understanding of the latest trends and competitors.
3. Previous experience of coaching and developing individuals.
4. Strong communication skills.
5. Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and KPIs.
6. Experience in analysing KPI data to make commercial decisions.
7. Keen eye for detail & commerciality. Previous experience within visual merchandising would be advantageous.
8. Ability to promote JD Group values to internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits:

We offer our employees some amazing benefits:

• Quarterly discretionary bonus schemes
• Company discount of 30% off a large number of products in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?, Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors)
• Exclusive deals and discounts from retail and hospitality businesses through our online benefits platform (TELUS Health)
• Access to digital health and well-being services through our benefits platform (TELUS Health)
• Health cash plans
• Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development
• Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications (England Only)
• Company Sick Pay scheme
• Discounted Gym memberships at JD Gyms
• Life Assurance
• Access to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change.
• Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to JD Foundation
• Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change
• Incremental Holiday Allowance