Assistant Store Manager

Haribo UK; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading confectionery brand is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in York. The successful candidate will support the Store Manager in achieving sales targets by delivering excellent customer service and operational standards. Key responsibilities include team leadership, performance analysis, and driving sales growth. Competitive salary up to £31,000 plus benefits including 28 days holiday and discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £31,000

28 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Life Insurance

Enhanced Company Pension

20% discount in our Stores

Supportive induction period

Sweet treats

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence; travel to other stores may be required.
• Experience with stock management procedures.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager to deliver sales targets and KPIs.
• Provide leadership within the store for the team.
• Ensure seamless processes and excellent customer service.
• Develop meaningful relationships and act as a role model.
• Analyse performance and bring improvements.
• Drive sales growth and deliver an outstanding experience.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

People Management experience

Disciplined and proactive

Adaptability

Job description

About the role

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Store Manager to deliver HARIBO sales targets and KPIs by executing HARIBO customer service, retail and operational standards. You will be an experienced, dynamic, commercially focused manager with proven results in leading teams and driving sales growth. This busy role is based at the York Designer Outlet.

Key Responsibilities

• Make changes and deliver initiatives that shape the success of the retail business.
• Provide leadership within the store for the team and their development.
• Ensure processes are seamless and customer service is the best it can be.
• Develop meaningful relationships within the store team and act as a key role model of the HARIBO values.
• Analyse current performance and bring improvements to sales and operational efficiency.
• Lead the team with a one‑team approach, driving sales growth and delivering an outstanding HARIBO experience to customers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid driving licence; travel to other stores may be required.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Disciplined, proactive and adaptable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with all stakeholders.
• Experience with stock management procedures and good communication skills.
• People Management experience essential.

Benefits & Salary

• Competitive salary up to £31,000 (dependent on experience).
• 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Life Insurance.
• Enhanced Company Pension.
• 20% discount in our Stores.
• Supportive and dynamic induction period within our other retail stores and the wider HARIBO business.
• Sweet treats!

Hours of Work

This role is 40 hours a week, working in a flexible nature to suit the needs of the retail business. UK travel may be required, as the retail team works as a very close‑knit group where support to other stores is often required.