Assistant Store Manager

The TJX Companies, Inc; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail firm in Eastleigh seeks an Assistant Manager to take ownership of a multimillion-pound store. Responsibilities include leading a dynamic team, managing merchandise deliveries, and improving store performance through effective strategies. The ideal candidate must have proven leadership skills and be commercially astute. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for growth

Recognition and benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leadership and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Proactive demeanor with dedication to mentoring and coaching.
• Ability to make confident decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Commercially astute to find opportunities and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team to drive commercial performance.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Manage payroll and control costs to improve profitability.
• Develop effective merchandising and sales strategies.
• Encourage team collaboration for high productivity.
• Recruit and retain a motivated team.
• Supervise performance indicators and ensure target achievements.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Decision Making

Commercial Acumen

Job description

Overview

TK Maxx At TJX Europe is a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off‑price retailer. Every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration and achievement. Whether you are working in our Distribution Centres, Corporate Offices or Retail Stores – TK Maxx & HomeSense – you will be part of a vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration and prioritises your development.

About the Role

As an Assistant Manager you will take ownership of a multimillion‑pound store that is constantly evolving. Your responsibilities will include leading a dynamic team, navigating fast‑paced retail changes, managing merchandise deliveries and ensuring the store delivers outstanding results while maintaining a steady and assured presence for customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead with vision, adapting and flexing to the needs of the store and the business to drive commercial performance.
• Ensure the store adheres to company policies and procedures.
• Handle payroll and control costs to improve profitability.
• Improve the store’s commercial performance through effective merchandising and sales strategies.
• Encourage and develop your team’s talents to ensure high productivity and efficiency through collaboration.
• Champion strong business partnerships to support store operations and growth.
• Recruit, engage and retain a dedicated and motivated team.
• Commit to continuous development for yourself and the team.
• Supervise and achieve key performance indicators such as sales performance, service promise, store compliance, associate retention and absence rates.

Qualifications

• A proven track record of leadership and the ability to develop a culture of continuous improvement.
• A proactive demeanor with a dedication to mentoring and coaching the team to enhance individual and collective potential, ensuring long‑term success.
• The ability to make confident decisions in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment while keeping business objectives in focus.
• A commercially astute approach to find opportunities, innovate solutions and deliver measurable results.

Why Join Us?

You will be supported by a diverse, close‑knit team and encouraged to use your imagination. Your ongoing development and progression are important to us, and you’ll find that it is so much more than a job. We provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Work Requirements

• UK & Ireland: "You must have the legal right to work in the country you are applying to. TJX does not provide sponsorship or work permit support."
• Germany & Austria: "Bitte beachte, dass eine bestehende Arbeitserlaubnis für das Land, in dem du dich bewirbst, vorliegen muss. TJX bietet keine Unterstützung bei der Beantragung des Visums und der Arbeitserlaubnis an."
• Poland: "Aby aplikować na to stanowisko, musisz posiadać prawo do legalnej pracy w kraju, którego dotyczy oferta. Firma TJX nie oferuje wsparcia w zakresie uzyskania wizy ani pozwolenia na pracę."
• Netherlands: "Je moet het wettelijke recht hebben om te werken in het land waar je solliciteert. TJX biedt geen ondersteuning voor sponsoring of werkvergunningen."
• Spain: "Es imprescindible disponer del derecho legal para trabajar en el país al que postulas. TJX no proporciona patrocinio ni asistencia para la tramitación de permisos de trabajo."

Location

Unit MSU3 The Swan Centre Factory Road, EUR TK Maxx UK Store 318 – Eastleigh

Equal Opportunity Statement

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, and/or sexual orientation.