Assistant Store Manager

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in outdoor retail is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for its iconic store in Fort William. This role involves driving customer service, managing store operations, and overseeing team performance. With a strong focus on KPIs and merchandising, candidates should have relevant retail experience and a passion for outdoor activities. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

30 days holiday increasing to 32 by 2 years’ service

Corporate discounts for employees and their families

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Retail experience, preferably at a supervisory/management level.
• Knowledge of the outdoor sports market is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for store performance in customer service and operations.
• Ensure compliance with policies and manage people processes.
• Evaluate performance using key performance indicators.

Skills

Team management

Merchandising

Public dealings

Cash handling

Stock room management

Product knowledge

Health & safety knowledge

Job description

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As the Assistant Store Manager of our iconic store in Fort William, you will assist in being responsible for the profit and loss of your store through effective management of the team. We like our Assistant Managers to be very commercially aware and KPI focused so you will be expected to have an exceptional knowledge in monitoring and responding to sales figures to ensure your store remains profitable at all times. Customer service is always at the front of everything we do so we expect our Assistant Managers to be heavily involved with driving service through the sales team and leading from the front at all times.

The applicant must have retail experience, preferably at supervisor/management level. Knowledge of the outdoor sports market would be a great advantage.

Could you be who we are looking for?

We are looking for candidate with skills and experience in the following areas:

• Experience in merchandising within a retail environment.
• Experience in team management.
• The ability to train and develop others.
• Experience in dealing with the public.
• Experience in cash handling/banking.
• Experience in stock room management.
• Sound product knowledge.
• Sound health & safety knowledge.
• An active participant in outdoor activities.

What does a typical day sound like?

• Be accountable as well as hold your store accountable for overall performance e.g. customer service, people, product and day to day operations
• You will ensure compliance with company’s policies and operational guidelines as well as this be responsible for carrying out people process’ e.g. Disciplinaries, Investigations etc., under guidance from our HR Department
• You will provide innovative and practical solutions
• You will evaluate performance using key performance indicators and identify areas to improve

Working for Nevisport

• You will receive 30 days holiday (increasing to 32 by 2 years’ service) to ensure you keep a healthy work-life balance and have the opportunity to explore the outdoors!
• Benefit from our corporate discounts for you, your friends and family.
• Full access to our fantastic Employee Assistance Programme and much more!

We want like-minded, committed individuals to join us and be part of our continued success so if this sounds like a good fit for you then we welcome you to apply.

Salary information will be determined by experience and fit and decided at point of offer, however, if you have any questions relating to this, please get in touch.