Assistant Store Manager

Harvey Furnishings Limited; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing window furnishings business seeks an Assistant Store Manager for its retail store in Canterbury. This full-time position emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and operational support, ideal for candidates with retail experience. Growth opportunities and a people-oriented culture await the right candidate.

Benefits

Generous staff discount

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Strong background in retail; experience in a similar role desirable.
• Passion for retail and willingness to take the next step in your career.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with store operations and training.
• Collaborate with peers for creative retail solutions.
• Provide excellent customer experiences.

Skills

Customer mindset

Positive influence

Workload prioritization

Continuous improvement

Job description

Millers Home is a leading and growing window furnishings business.

With a well-established brand presence and market share, we have our manufacturing warehouse and office in Riccarton Christchurch with our retail outlet just down the road!

We are on the hunt for an Assistant Store Manager to join our Millers Home retail store!

As Assistant Store Manager, you will be achievement-oriented, customer-focused, and have a passion for providing positive encouragement to help lead and support the retail team.

Your key responsibilities in this full-time role will include:

• Supporting the Store Manager with key responsibilities including store operations, onboarding/training new team members, and role-modeling our values every day.
• Sunday to Thursday roster
• Collaborating with peers across the business to think of creative and engaging retail solutions.
• Rolling up your sleeves, getting involved, and providing amazing customer experiences!

We are looking for someone with a strong background in retail.

Ideally, you will have experience in a similar role, but you may also just have a passion for retail and be looking to take that next step in your career.

Most important will be your customer mindset, ability to positively influence, as well as your strong ability to prioritize workloads and focus on continuous improvement.

What can we offer you?

Millers Home is dedicated to providing our team with opportunities to grow and develop. Each employee has an Achievement Plan with goals to work towards – this ties in with growth and your career goals!

We have a people-oriented culture which holds our values at the heart of everything that we do. Our people focus is on achievement and wellbeing. We want our people to be the best they can be, really make a difference, and enjoy doing it!

We also provide a generous staff discount.

If this sounds like you, then don't wait - apply today! We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note: You must have full NZ working rights to apply for this role.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• How many years' experience do you have as an assistant store manager?
• How many years of people management experience do you have?
• Do you have visual merchandising experience?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• How many years' experience do you have in the retail industry?

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