Assistant Store Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for their Fort William location. The ideal candidate will support store profitability and team management while delivering outstanding customer service. Retail experience and knowledge of the outdoor sports market will enhance your application. Join a committed team offering career growth and benefits, including additional holiday and corporate discounts.

Benefits

30 days holiday, increasing to 32 days after 2 years

Corporate discounts for employees, friends, and family

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Retail experience, preferably at supervisory or management level.
• Knowledge of the outdoor sports market is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for store performance including customer service and staff management.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and operational guidelines.
• Managing disciplinary processes in coordination with HR.

Skills

Retail merchandising experience

Team management skills

Ability to train and develop staff

Experience dealing with the public

Cash handling and banking experience

Stock room management

Product knowledge

Health & safety knowledge

Active participation in outdoor activities

Job description

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Assistant Store Manager - Fort William

As the Assistant Store Manager of our iconic store in Fort William, you will assist in managing the store's profit and loss through effective team management. We value commercial awareness and KPI focus, so you should have excellent skills in monitoring sales figures to ensure profitability. Customer service is a priority, and you will be expected to lead by example in delivering exceptional service.

The ideal candidate will have retail experience, preferably at a supervisory or management level. Knowledge of the outdoor sports market is advantageous.

Key Skills and Experience

• Retail merchandising experience
• Team management skills
• Ability to train and develop staff
• Experience dealing with the public
• Cash handling and banking experience
• Stock room management
• Product knowledge
• Health & safety knowledge
• Active participation in outdoor activities

Typical Responsibilities

• Accountability for store performance including customer service, staff, product, and daily operations
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and operational guidelines
• Managing disciplinary and investigation processes in coordination with HR
• Providing innovative solutions and evaluating performance using KPIs to identify improvement areas

Benefits of Working for Nevisport

• 30 days holiday, increasing to 32 days after 2 years
• Corporate discounts for employees, friends, and family
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and more

If you are a like-minded, committed individual interested in joining our team, we welcome your application. Salary will be discussed based on experience and fit. For questions, please contact us.