Assistant Store Manager

3M HEALTHCARE; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Timberland in Cardiff is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager and drive exceptional customer experiences in store. You will lead a team, help implement retail processes, manage inventory and reporting, and ensure consistency with brand guidelines.

The role requires strong communication in English, weekend/evening availability, and the ability to motivate staff while delivering a high standard of service.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management or supervisory role.
• Excellent communication in English.
• Strong leadership and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and store profitability with the Store Manager.
• Motivate, mentor, and coach sales associates.
• Implement retail processes and seek improvements.
• Oversee inventory and P&L responsibilities.
• Report KPIs to improve store results.
• Ensure store visual merchandising aligns with brand guidelines.
• Provide cover in the Store Manager’s absence.

Job description

Assistant Store Manager Do you want to join one of our exceptional management teams and help drive consumer experience in one of our stores? We’re looking for a passionate Assistant Store Manager to join our Timberland team based at our store in Cardiff. As an Assistant Store Manager your input will be vital in supporting your Store Manager, helping contribute to the success of your store.

Timberland is part of the VF family. VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.

Timberland is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of premium footwear, apparel and accessories for the outdoor lifestyle. For decades, we have been guided by a higher Purpose: to inspire and equip the world to step outside, work together and make it better.

Let’s talk about the role!

We believe that our Assistant Store Managers have a great opportunity to develop their full potential with us. That’s because we offer the support of a global organisation but empower our people to take responsibility at store level.

How you’ll make a difference

• Driving sales and profitability in synergy with your Store Manager
• Motivating, mentoring, and coaching sales associates
• Assisting your Store Manager in implementing our established retail processes whilst looking for ways to improve them
• Staying on top of core retail operational procedures such as inventory, P&L etc.
• Reporting performance metrics and demonstrate your understanding of KPIs to improve your store results
• Making sure your store looks great, in line with the brand’s visual merchandising guidelines
• Providing cover in the store manager’s absence

What makes you the perfect Assistant Store Manager?

• You love interacting with customers.
• You set a great example for the rest of the team with your hands‑on mentality, enthusiasm, and passion for delivering a fantastic customer experience.
• You are not afraid to take the initiative where your Store Manager is absent. That’s the sign of a great Assistant Store Manager!
• You know how to play a part in creating a great team who share your passion and vision to make every shopping experience outstanding. You take pride in mentoring employees, seeing them grow and having fun too!
• You have experience in opening and closing a store, helping to lead and motivate a team and leading from the front to maximise sales and boost productivity.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication in English (another language is a plus but not necessary).
• You are proficient in the use of MS Office and different POS systems.
• You are flexible when it comes to working weekends, evenings and holidays as necessary.
• On top of this, we expect that you will live and demonstrate our Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.

What’s in it for you?

• Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across different brands.
• A supportive feedback‑based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do.
• Tailored training. From an induction to ongoing online and face‑to‑face training sessions, we are committed to helping you grow, both professionally and personally.
• Free to Be – We strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
• We offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial well‑being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.
• We offer a competitive salary, an amazing bonus and pension scheme and staff discounts (including 50%!) and more.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage.