Assistant Store Manager

Aldi Stores; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain in Chelmsford is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to help run a £multi-million store. You will support the Store Manager, manage a talented team, and drive operational efficiency. Ideal candidates are experienced people-managers, skilled in time management, and motivated to achieve targets. Competitive salary offered based on hours worked.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage performance and organise schedules effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with sorting deliveries and handling customer queries.
• Manage team performance and organise holiday rotas.
• Maximise store sales and maintain customer service standards.

Skills

Experienced people-manager

Skilled in time management

Motivated to achieve targets

Job description

Overview

This is about helping to run a £multi-million store, while motivating and developing a diverse and talented team.

One day could find you supporting the Store Manager with sorting out deliveries, placing orders or dealing with customer queries. The next, you might be focused on people management and performance or organising holiday rotas for the team. At the same time, you’ll help to handle the over-riding goals of maximising sales in your store, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising operational efficiency. It means you’ll be more than prepared to step into the Store Manager’s shoes in their absence.

Our Assistant Store Managers are passionate about doing well; motivating and developing their teams to deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with sorting deliveries, placing orders, and handling customer queries
• Manage people and performance, and organise holiday rotas for the team
• Help maximise store sales, ensure great customer service, minimise costs, and optimise operational efficiency
• Be prepared to step into the Store Manager’s shoes in their absence

Qualifications

• Experienced people-manager
• Used to leading teams in a fast-paced, stakeholder/customer driven environment
• Skilled in time management and boosting operational efficiency
• Motivated to consistently achieve targets

Please note, the salary displayed is based on a 45 hours per week contract. Aldi are also able to offer 32, 36 and 40 hour contracts, and in these instances the salary offered would be pro-rated.