Assistant Store Manager

Bonmarche; Worthing; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known fashion retailer in Worthing is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations and drive sales. The ideal candidate should possess leadership skills and commercial awareness, with a passion for delivering excellent customer service. Join us for a rewarding opportunity in a dynamic retail environment with great potential for career growth.

Benefits

Excellent career prospects

Supportive team environment

Industry-recognised qualification opportunity

Qualifications

• Understanding of the retail environment and how to drive business success.
• Ability to inspire and guide your team.
• Proactive approach to increasing sales and engaging with customers.
• Commitment to supporting team growth.
• Desire to progress within our ever-growing business.

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

Overview

At Bonmarché, we take pride in offering stylish, high-quality fashion at great value. As a long-standing brand, with a commitment to providing affordable, flattering clothing, we cater to a diverse customer base, specialising in fashion inclusive to everyone. Our stores create a friendly and enjoyable shopping experience, reflecting our dedication to excellent customer service and a personal touch.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Store Manager to join our team at Bonmarché Worthing. Our store is located in the heart of Worthing, a thriving seaside town with a bustling high street and a loyal customer base. This lively location provides a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic, customer-focused retail environment with great potential for growth.

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.

Role and responsibilities

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 Bonmarché 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 Worthing, we would love to hear from you.

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