Assistant Store Manager

JR United Kingdom; Framingham Pigot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established retailer is seeking a dynamic Assistant Store Manager for their flagship Garden & Leisure Centre. This role offers a chance to lead a vibrant team in delivering exceptional customer experiences across diverse departments. With a focus on coaching and developing staff, you'll play a crucial part in enhancing sales and service standards. Join a community-oriented business that values traditional practices while embracing modern retail strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact and advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee discount up to 20%

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Free Medical Insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Ongoing training & development

5.6 weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience as a Manager or Assistant Manager in multi-departmental retail.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership to ensure outstanding customer journey.
• Manage customer feedback with a solution-focused approach.
• Drive performance through strong leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Commercial Awareness

Customer Service

Job description

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Client:

C2 Recruitment

Location:

framingham pigot, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Norwich, Norfolk | Full-time | Salary up to £31,000 per annum dependant on experience

Are you an experienced retail leader looking for your next challenge in a multi-departmental environment? We’re working on behalf of a long-standing, family-run retailer with over a century of heritage to find a dynamic Assistant Manager to join the leadership team at their flagship Garden & Leisure Centre in Norwich.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering a first-class customer experience across a vibrant and diverse department store — including home living, fashion, furniture, Christmas, and BBQ ranges.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting senior retail leadership to ensure an outstanding customer journey.
• Coaching and developing department leads and their teams to maintain high standards and drive sales.
• Working closely with the Store Manager to improve performance across retail, hospitality, and gardening operations.
• Leading recruitment and ensuring new starters are well-trained and confident.
• Acting as Duty Manager across all areas of the business.
• Managing customer feedback with a solution-focused approach.
• Overseeing rotas, staffing levels, and holiday planning.
• Driving performance through strong leadership and effective performance management.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Manager or Assistant Manager in a multi-departmental retail environment is essential.
• A natural leader with the ability to coach, motivate, and inspire.
• Strong commercial awareness and a drive to enhance customer service and profitability.
• A background in hospitality or gardening is desirable due to the cross-functional nature of the site.

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a well-established and community-focused business that blends traditional values with modern retail practices. With a supportive team and a strong local presence, this is an opportunity to make a real impact and grow your career in a respected and thriving environment.

Role overview and Benefits:

• 39 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (weekend and Bank Holiday working expected)
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
• 4 weekly pay i.e. 13 payments per year
• Up to 20% employee discount across all stores
• Enhanced Pension Scheme with 4 x Life Assurance
• Free Medical Insurance (currently through BUPA)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Ongoing training & development and progression opportunities