Assistant Store Manager

NEXT plc; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Northern Ireland is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to maximize sales and achieve performance targets. You will inspire and lead a high-performing team while managing daily operations in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should be passionate about customer service and experienced in team leadership. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. Flexible working options available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and coaching a high performing team.
• Ability to handle customer service effectively.
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in managing the team and covering the store as needed.
• Create an atmosphere focused on service delivery and performance.
• Demonstrate hands-on involvement in operational activities.

Skills

Customer focus

Team leadership

Commercial understanding

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 38.75hrs p/w; Sun 08:45 - 18:00; Mon 08:45 - 18:00; Wed 08:45 - 18:00; Thu 08:45 - 17:15; Fri 12:45 - 21:15 To be an effective Assistant Store Manager, you will maximise sales, drive efficiencies and achieve performance targets by leading and inspiring your team to be their best. Every day will be varied, fast paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of what we do so your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a high performing team will be crucial to your success. You can count on us to invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in managing and inspiring your team to be at their best, and stepping up to cover the store when needed
• Create an atmosphere where delivering amazing service, achieving performance targets and accurate stock processes is at the core of everything you do, in an environment which is commercial, operationally efficient and safe
• Demonstrate a hands‑on approach for all operational and commercial activities by working alongside the team
• Ensure communication is up-to-date and accurate at all times in order to meet business needs

Skills and Qualifications

• You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit
• You have exceptional commercial understanding, with the know how to create a fantastic shopping experience for our customers
• A team player who works at their best in a results driven, fast paced and challenging environment. You adapt to change quickly and can successfully bring the rest of the team on board with the new objectives
• A great communicator and can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure - always realistic with your expectations of others
• Confidently problem‑solve, make sound business decisions, challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward
• Experienced in leading and coaching a high performing team and effectively dealing with people issues
• An effective multi‑tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your workload