Assistant Store Manager

Experienceguildford; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the home furnishings sector is seeking a full-time Assistant Store Manager for their flagship store in Guildford. The role includes ensuring excellent customer service, managing daily store operations, and leading a team to exceed sales targets. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a passion for the OKA brand, alongside a flexible approach to work.

Benefits

33 days holiday

BUPA Health Cash Plan

Generous staff discount

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Eligibility for discretionary bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Social events and wellbeing centre

Qualifications

• Experienced supervisor or existing Assistant Store Manager.
• Good eye for display design.
• Thorough knowledge of the furniture/home furnishings market.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the organisation and execution of daily activities.
• Deliver high standards of customer service and visual merchandising.
• Motivate and lead the sales team to exceed targets.

Skills

Extensive selling skills

Strong leadership

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Job description

Founded over 20 years ago by three entrepreneurial women with a passion for beautiful, practical and comfortable homes, OKA is more than a furniture and homeware retailer: it is a love affair with living well.

We inspire people to confidently create a home that reflects their personality, a space where nothing should be too precious or perfect to be enjoyed with family and friends. British-born, today we have 13 stores across the UK – and an established Interior Design and Trade business, a mail-order service and a thriving website.

We are currently looking to recruit a full-time Assistant Store Manager to support our Retail Team, based at our flagship store in Guildford, Surrey.

Situated between the bustling high street and historic castle, our OKA store is nestled in the Tunsgate Quarter amongst a host of other luxury retailers. The large store showcases our complete (and extensive) collection across 11,000 sq ft with a garden area that displays our outdoor range.

ABOUT US

We know the best work is done by people who enjoy their jobs, so we create a fun and nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and is able to thrive. We are looking for an agile and proactive Assistant Store Manager with a positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit who can help us nurture this company culture.

Reporting directly to the Cluster Store Manager the Assistant Store Manager is responsible for assisting the Management Team in running one of our beautiful OKA retail stores. You will assist in the organisation and execution of the general daily activities of the store, ensuring the team delivers the highest possible standards of customer service and visual merchandising - both face to face and via phone - in the most efficient and effective manner. You will be responsible for learning and development of retail staff members and be pro-active in motivating and leading the whole sales team to exceed the Sales and Profit & Loss targets.

ABOUT YOU

• Experienced supervisor or existing Assistant Store Manager.• Extensive selling skills and the ability to motivate others• Good eye for display design• Thorough knowledge of the furniture/home furnishings market• Flexible approach to working hours as the sector demands• Strong leadership, management, and organisational skills• Problem-solver, excellent team player• A creative, problem-solving spirit• Passion for the OKA brand

OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE

• 33 days holiday (including bank holiday entitlement), plus Length of Service increases• Day off for your birthday• BUPA Health Cash Plan• Generous staff discount• Enhanced Maternity Pay• Employee Assistance Programme• Eligibility for a discretionary company Bonus Scheme• Discounts on 60+ UK retailers via My OKA benefits platform• Plus a suite of additional employee benefits including Company pension scheme, life assurance cover, free eye tests, cycle to work scheme, interest free travel loans, social events, wellbeing centre and more.

If successful you will become part of the OKA family, a fast-paced and dynamic business. If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and details of your current salary, salary expectations, notice period and right to work information via the link provided.