Assistant Store Manager

Lacoste; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Manager to inspire and coach the team while engaging with customers and driving sales. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a dedicated mindset. Benefits include competitive commissions, generous product discounts, and a supportive work environment. This role requires a team spirit and ambition to grow within the company.

Benefits

Competitive Commissions Scheme

28 days annual leave

Up to 65% off Lacoste products

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Passionate, dedicated, and hardworking mannerism with ambition to progress.
• Team spirit in both failure and success.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager to inspire and coach the team.
• Lead by example to deliver excellence.
• Follow the performance management process alongside HR processes.

Skills

Effective communication

Team spirit

Sales and target drive

Leadership skills

Job description

About Us

At the crossroads of fashion and sport, Lacoste creates and liberates movement. Both universal and timeless, the brand transcends cultures and generations, elevating the crocodile as a rallying sign.

An iconic French brand present in nearly 100 countries, Lacoste stands out for its unique know-how in each of its areas of expertise, from garment factory to omnichannel distribution.

At Lacoste, elegance goes beyond style. This elegance guides all of its actions and its social and environmental commitments.

Working at Lacoste is belonging to a community of 8,500 employees on the move to build the future. Committed to making equal opportunities a reality and to revealing potential, the company brings together talents from all walks of life, embracing their differences.

Lacoste is one of the inspiring brands driven by passionate people within the MF Brands Group, alongside Aigle, Gant and Tecnifibre (https://mf-brands.com/).

As an Assistant Manager you will act as a brand ambassador; engaging with customers, drive sales and always #Playasoneteam.

Responsibilities

• You will support the Store Manager to inspire and coach the team
• Lead by example to deliver excellence.
• KPI driven and commercially aware of the business performance
• Follow the performance management process alongside HR processes
• Support with the smooth operational running of the store
• Embrace high standards of visual excellence
  
  

Reward And Benefits

• Competitive Commissions Scheme
• 28 days annual leave entitlement inclusive of bank holidays
• Up to 65% off Lacoste products- Employee Assistance Programme
• Uniform Allowance
  
  

Desirable Criteria

• Strong ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team spirit in failure as in success
• Ability to share skills and know-how
• Passionate, dedicated and hardworking mannerism with ambition to progress
• Sales and Target Drive
• Leadership Skills