Assistant Store Manager

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager

Lead, inspire, and excel – creating amazing value every day!

As an Assistant Store Manager, you are the vital link between the Store Manager and the store team. You play a pivotal role in shaping the experiences of both your team and customers within the community you serve. Your daily actions drive sales and allow you to showcase our value on GM and FMCG products through creative merchandising, fostering an environment aligned with our core values: love our customers, care for our colleagues, and protect the pounds (and euros).

Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please submit your application promptly.

Why Choose Us?

• Participation in our annual Retail Management Bonus Scheme, recognizing your contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development, including pursuing a Retail Manager Level 3 qualification via an apprenticeship.
• Comprehensive induction and in-house development programmes to support your success.
• Rota schedules planned four weeks in advance, supporting work-life balance.
• Holiday entitlement increases by one day per year, up to 33 days, plus your Birthday off.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits and life assurance.
• In-store 10% discount and exclusive online colleague discounts.
• Year-round recognition and reward initiatives.
• Access to Employee Assistance programmes for well-being support.

Your Impact:

Love our customers:

• Deliver excellent customer service consistently, being a role model for standards.
• Go above and beyond—greeting, assisting, and managing queues effectively.

Care for our colleagues:

• Create a safe, policy-compliant environment for your team.
• Support the team alongside the Store Manager.
• Manage inductions and collaborate on ongoing training and coaching.

Protect the pounds (and euros):

• Lead daily huddles to communicate and achieve commercial goals.
• Ensure products are correctly priced, merchandised, and maintained for smooth store operations.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're driven to lead, inspire, and excel in a vibrant retail environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now and start your fulfilling career with us.

About us...

Since 1990, Poundland has grown into a retail leader with over 850 stores and nearly 17,000 colleagues across the UK and Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 expanded our reach, allowing us to serve millions with unbeatable value.

At Poundland & Dealz, we offer more than products at great prices; we foster an environment where colleagues thrive and contribute to our mission of providing value to millions. Our culture is built on excellence, inclusion, and sustainability, empowering our team to be their best and make a difference in our communities. Our three core behaviours—Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds & Euros—guide everything we do, creating a fun, friendly, and inspiring workplace where everyone can excel.