Assistant Store Manager

Peacocks; Braintree; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Peacocks as an Assistant Store Manager in Braintree, where you'll play a critical role in driving sales and supporting a vibrant team. This position offers excellent career prospects, training opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact in a well-loved fashion destination.

Benefits

Dynamic team environment

Career development opportunities

Convenient transport links

Industry-recognized qualification

Qualifications

• Previous experience in management or supervision within a retail outlet is desirable.
• Ability to inspire and guide your team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in daily operations.
• Drive sales and maximize store profitability.
• Ensure high levels of customer service at all times.
• Manage, coach, and motivate the team.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Leadership Skills

Sales Acumen

Training and Development Focus

Job description

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At Peacocks we pride ourselves on delivering stylish quality fashion at affordable prices on the UK High Street. Having first started life as Penny Bazaar in 1884, we are now considered as an established and staple fashion brand with a strong commitment to value for money. We aim to offer our customers wearable style for all the family, whether it’s budget friendly fashion or the latest fashion trends. Our stores provide a welcoming and enjoyable shopping experience, reflecting our dedication to outstanding customer service.

If you are looking to join our team of over 3000 employees across our 350 UK stores, we have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Store Manager to join our team in Braintree.

Our store is located in the lively Braintree Village shopping outlet, a well-loved destination for both local shoppers and visitors from further afield. Just outside the town centre, Braintree offers a great mix of charm, convenience, and a strong retail presence. The Peacocks store here is a key fashion destination in the area, offering a vibrant and supportive work environment with fantastic opportunities for growth and development. It’s an exciting place to be, and we’re looking for someone to help drive our continued success in this thriving location.

What’s in it for you?

Be part of a forward-thinking business with excellent career prospects.
Work in a supportive and dynamic team.
Gain an industry-recognised qualification within your first 18 months if desired.
Enjoy a store location with convenient transport links.
As an Assistant Store Manager we are looking for a well-rounded and commercial retail manager who is proactive in their approach and can work using their own initiative. Fashion retail experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in management or supervision within a retail outlet.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Store Manager: Assist in the day-to-day running of the store ensuring costs are contained within targets.
Drive Sales: Help maximise store profitability by promoting sales and identifying opportunities for growth.
Customer Service: Ensure high levels of customer service are maintained at all times.
Team Development: Manage, coach and motivate the team to achieve targets and lead by example.
Deputise for the Manager: Step in when required to ensure smooth store operations.

What we’re looking for:

Commercial Awareness: Understanding of the retail environment and how to drive business success.
Leadership Skills: Ability to inspire and guide your team.
Sales Acumen: Proactive approach to increasing sales and engaging with customers.
Training and Development Focus: Commitment to supporting team growth.
Career Ambition: Desire to progress within our ever-growing business.

Join Peacocks and be part of an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact. If you’re passionate about retail and looking for a rewarding career opportunity in Braintree we would love to hear from you.

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