Assistant Store Manager

Peacocks; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Beaumont Leys is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help drive store success. You will support the Store Manager in daily operations, promoting sales and motivating the team. Ideal candidates should possess leadership skills, commercial awareness, and some retail management experience, although training will be provided. This position offers excellent career prospects in a vibrant shopping environment and the chance to be part of a growing business.

Benefits

Excellent career prospects

Supportive and dynamic team environment

Convenient transport links

Qualifications

• Fashion retail experience desirable but not essential.
• Previous management or supervision experience within a retail outlet.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Leadership Skills

Sales Acumen

Team Development Focus

Career Ambition

Job description

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 an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Store Manager to join our team in Beaumont Leys, Leicestershire.

As a popular destination for fashion lovers, our Beaumont Leys store offers a vibrant and rewarding environment to work in, with great opportunities for growth and development. It’s an exciting place to be, and we’re looking for someone to help drive our success in this thriving shopping destination.

What’s in it for you

• Be part of a forward-thinking business with excellent career prospects.
• Work in a supportive and dynamic team.
• Enjoy a store location with convenient transport links nearby.
• 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 Beaumont Leys we would love to hear from you.

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