Assistant Store Manager

Lacoste; Stretford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Competitive Commissions Scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank

65% off Lacoste products

Employee Assistance Programme

Uniform Allowance

Job summary

Lacoste is an iconic French brand known for fashion and sport, with stores globally. As Assistant Manager, you will act as a brand ambassador, engaging customers, driving sales and coaching the team to deliver exceptional service.

You will work under the Store Manager to maintain high standards, manage KPI performance, and ensure smooth day-to-day store operations while upholding Lacoste's visual and customer-experience standards.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Team spirit in failure as in success.
• Sales and target drive.
• Leadership skills and customer focus.

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

Skills

Leadership

Sales targets

Communication

Team spirit

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 excellenceReward and Benefits:- Competitive salary- Competitive Commissions Scheme- 28 days annual leave entitlement inclusive of bank holidays- Up to 65% off Lacoste products- Employee Assistance Programme- Uniform AllowanceDesirable 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 SkillsEqual opportunitiesAt Lacoste, we are committed to making equal opportunities a reality.Inherited from our unique vision of fashion-sport, equal opportunities move us forward and our recruitment methods follow this commitment by focusing on skills and embracing all types of talents.We commit to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where elegance goes beyond style and where each of us is given the chance to fulfill our greatest potential.