Assistant Store Manager

The Original Factory Shop; Tranent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join their Tranent team. This role involves supporting the Store Manager in fostering a customer-friendly atmosphere, motivating staff, and achieving sales targets. Ideal candidates will have retail management experience and a passion for customer service, with opportunities for future advancement.

Benefits

Colleague discount

Onsite training

31 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Birthday day off

Free life insurance

Recognition scheme

Long service awards

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Management retail experience required.
• Passion for customer service essential.
• Experience in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in creating a customer-focused environment.
• Motivate the team and engage with customers.
• Work towards the store’s sales targets.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Management

Motivation

Job description

Assistant Store Manager

Reference: MAY20257797

Expiry date: 17:30, Tue, 3rd Jun 2025

Location: Tranent, East Lothian

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Company Benefits

Duration: TBC

Established in 1969, The Original Factory Shop brings big brands at bargain prices to Britain’s local high streets. We source quality ranges at unbelievable prices, satisfying our customers with discounts of up to 70% across departments including fashion, beauty, and home. Our first store opened in Keighley, and today we operate nationwide.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Manager (temp contract) to join our Tranent team. You will support the Store Manager in creating a friendly, customer-focused environment that delivers excellent results and a great place to work.

Your responsibilities will include motivating the team, engaging with customers, and working towards the store’s sales targets. As a community retailer, you will actively promote engagement with the local area to achieve top results.

We value hard work and a fun atmosphere! With our growth plans, there are excellent opportunities to potentially manage your own store in the future.

Ideal candidates will have management retail experience, a passion for customer service, and experience working in a fast-paced, results-driven environment managing and engaging a team.

If you are an existing Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Supervisor, or Team Leader, we would love to hear from you.

Our benefits include a competitive salary, colleague discount, onsite training, alternate weekends off, 31 days holiday (including bank holidays), a birthday day off, free life insurance, a recognition scheme, long service awards, a contributory pension scheme, an Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Please click 'Apply' to start your application. For more information about The Original Factory Shop, visit: www.tofscareers.com.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all who meet the essential requirements of the role.