Assistant Store Manager

KIKO MILANO; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty company is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in London to drive customer experience and sales for the KIKO brand. You will manage team performance, adhere to store policies, and ensure compliance while achieving business goals. A strong leadership background and a passion for the beauty industry are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the retail industry.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to manage a team effectively.
• Passion for the beauty industry and familiarity with KIKO MILANO products.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support the team to deliver customer experience and business goals.
• Monitor Business KPIs and set follow-up action plans.
• Ensure compliance with KIKO standards and operational procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Sales Target Achievement

Inventory Management

Visual Merchandising

Data Analysis

Flexibility

Tools

Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems

Retail Software

Job description

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The Assistant Store Manager is our KIKO Ambassador and assists the Store Manager to drive customer experience, sales and business KPIs for the store in line with the KIKO Brand Strategy by leading and coaching the team. Takes full accountability for the store when the Store Manager is on leave.

The UK team works in the spirit of Integrity, Respect, Accountability and Teamwork.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Coach and support the team to deliver customer experience and business goals

Recruit, on-board train and support the team to deliver the customer experience and business goals

Support in ensuring all the store planning and annual leave is in line with the business needs

Coach the team on: products, make up application technique and selling techniques in order to deliver the KIKO customer experience

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE / BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Monitor that Business KPIs are in line with goals, set follow-up action plans for the store as agreed with the Store Manager

Deliver business goals as defined with the Store Manager (Customer experience, Sales, Opex)

Prioritise actions for the store that have the most impact on the above goals as agreed with the Store Manager

Completion of all BeKIKO dossiers, quizzes and training elements

Consistently monitor Business KPIs (LFL progression, Conversion Rate, Average Ticket, Stock-loss)

PROCEDURES & POLICIES EXECUTION

Guarantee that stores are compliant with all KIKO standards and procedures

Guarantee the compliance with store procedures (KIKO STORE BOOK).

Guarantee the execution of the promotional calendar.

Guarantee all operational procedures are adhered to in store and that the store is compliant

Guarantee all procedures are regularly reviewed and all issues are immediately addressed with the Store Manager ensuring compliance with Corporate policies.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the retail industry

Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage a team

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational and time management abilities

Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth

Knowledge of inventory management and visual merchandising

Ability to analyze sales data and make informed decisions

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Proficiency in using point-of-sale (POS) systems and other retail software

Passion for the beauty industry and familiarity with KIKO MILANO products