Assistant Store Manager

Peacocks; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK fashion retail company is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Skelmersdale. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills and commercial awareness. Responsibilities include assisting in daily operations, driving sales, and nurturing team development. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment with excellent career progression prospects.

Benefits

Excellent career prospects

Supportive team environment

Convenient transport links

Qualifications

• Desirable to have fashion retail experience but not essential.
• Previous management or supervision experience within a retail outlet is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day running of the store ensuring costs are contained within targets.
• Help maximise store profitability by promoting sales and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Ensure high levels of customer service are maintained at all times.
• Manage, coach and motivate the team to achieve targets and lead by example.
• Step in when required to ensure smooth store operations.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Leadership Skills

Sales Acumen

Training and Development Focus

Career Ambition

Job description

At Peacocks we pride ourselves on delivering stylish quality fashion at affordable prices on the UK High Street. Having first started life as Penny Bazaar in 1884, we are now considered as an established and staple fashion brand with a strong commitment to value for money. We aim to offer our customers wearable style for all the family, whether it’s budget friendly fashion or the latest fashion trends. Our stores provide a welcoming and enjoyable shopping experience, reflecting our dedication to outstanding customer service.

If you are looking to join our team of over 3000 employees across our 350 UK stores, we have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Store Manager to join our team in Skelmersdale.

Our store is located in the heart of Skelmersdale, a thriving town in West Lancashire known for its, strong community spirit, and evolving retail landscape. As a prominent shopping destination in the area, our Skelmersdale store offers a vibrant and engaging workplace, where team members enjoy a supportive, customer-focused environment and the opportunity to be part of a friendly and growing local community.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a forward-thinking business with excellent career prospects.
• Work in a supportive and dynamic team.
• Gain an industry-recognised qualification within your first 18 months if desired.
• Enjoy a store location with convenient transport links.

As an Assistant Store Manager we are looking for a well-rounded and commercial retail manager who is proactive in their approach and can work using their own initiative. Fashion retail experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in management or supervision within a retail outlet.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager : Assist in the day-to-day running of the store ensuring costs are contained within targets.
• Drive Sales : Help maximise store profitability by promoting sales and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Customer Service : Ensure high levels of customer service are maintained at all times.
• Team Development : Manage, coach and motivate the team to achieve targets and lead by example.
• Deputise for the Manager : Step in when required to ensure smooth store operations.

What we’re looking for

• Commercial Awareness : Understanding of the retail environment and how to drive business success.
• Leadership Skills : Ability to inspire and guide your team.
• Sales Acumen : Proactive approach to increasing sales and engaging with customers.
• Training and Development Focus : Commitment to supporting team growth.
• Career Ambition : Desire to progress within our ever-growing business.

Join Peacocks and be part of an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact. If you’re passionate about retail and looking for a rewarding career opportunity in Skelmersdale we would love to hear from you.

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