Assistant Store Manager

Dreams Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bed retailer is seeking a management team member in Manchester to drive team engagement and maximize sales opportunities. The role involves daily management of the store team, ensuring customer satisfaction, and creating a positive work environment. With competitive salary and benefits, this position is ideal for those passionate about retail and team leadership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission scheme

Colleague discounts on products

Buy-in schemes for extra holiday and healthcare

Opportunities for progression and training

Wellness hub access

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management or a similar role.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to drive sales and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of the store team.
• Lead the team in the Store Manager's absence.
• Ensure high store standards and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Team Management

Customer Engagement

Sales Maximization

Coaching

Job description

About us:
At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we`d like to make work a special place to be too. We`re the UK`s most loved bed retailer, so it`s important our people feel the love as well.
Together we`ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We`re owned by the world`s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, and sell 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now that`s a lot of Zzzs.
With over 200 stores nationwide, you`ll lead a team of sleep-savvy Bed Experts in a fun and friendly environment where every dreamer makes a difference. So if you`re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, Dreams could be the perfect place for you.
Dreams. Love your job.


In your dream role, you`ll receive:
- Competitive salary: £32,000 on target earnings
- Commission: Our uncapped commission scheme recognises the hard work and dedication of our superstar dreamers, with peak incentives to help you rack up the rewards.
- Discounts: Amazing colleague discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping.
- Buy-in schemes: You`ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans.
- Progression: No matter where your dreams take you, we`ll support your development with the opportunity to progress, Whether it`s a bitesize course on our Beducation learning platform or face-to-face training from our L&D team, there are heaps of ways to keep your skills sharp at Dreams.
- Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a full wellness hub, including a 24-hour helpline, out of hours GP services and access to counselling.
- New in 2024 - enhanced maternity & paternity pay
The job:
This role is a vital part of the management team in Manchester. You will work closely with the Store Manager to help to drive team engagement and maximise all sales opportunities.
At Dreams, we are passionate about our people, so customers and colleagues are our top priority. With your help and guidance, the store team will make sure every customer finds their perfect bed.
Ready to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Heres a taste of what you`ll be doing day-to-day
- Assisting with the day-to-day management of the store team to increase sales and ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.
- Playing a key role in creating a positive environment within your store, ensuring you and the team are regularly involved in business initiatives, sharing best practice and having fun.
- In the Store Manager`s absence, you will proactively lead the team to achieve set goals, expectations and targets through effective coaching and training.
- Motivating and inspiring all of our valued dreamers.
- Walking the floor regularly, ensuring store standards are consistently high so every customer has an exceptional experience.