Assistant Store Manager - Amersham

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is looking for an Assistant Store Manager in Milton Keynes to help run a multi-million pound store. The successful candidate will motivate and develop a talented team, ensuring operational efficiency and excellent customer service. With flexible contracts, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, this role is ideal for passionate individuals ready to step up in a dynamic retail environment.

Benefits

Flexible 40 or 45-hour contracts

4 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid breaks

Company pension

Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

24/7 online wellness portal

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced people manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in time management and operational efficiency.
• Motivated to achieve targets consistently.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with deliveries and orders.
• Manage people and performance, focusing on sales and customer service.
• Organize holiday rotas and step in for the Store Manager when needed.

Skills

People management

Time management

Operational efficiency

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Amersham, Milton Keynes

This role involves helping to run a £multi-million store while motivating and developing a diverse and talented team.

Responsibilities may include supporting the Store Manager with sorting deliveries, placing orders, dealing with customer queries, managing people and performance, organizing holiday rotas, and focusing on maximizing sales, ensuring excellent customer service, minimizing costs, and optimizing operational efficiency. You should be prepared to step into the Store Manager’s shoes in their absence.

Our Assistant Store Managers are passionate about performing well, motivating, and developing their teams to deliver excellent customer service.

You’ll need to be:

• An experienced people manager
• Used to leading teams in a fast-paced, stakeholder/customer-driven environment
• Skilled in time management and boosting operational efficiency
• Motivated to achieve targets consistently

In return, you’ll receive a range of benefits including:

• Flexible 40 or 45-hour contracts, usually over 5 days, with options for a 40-hour contract over 4 days for better work-life balance
• 4 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 5 weeks after 2 years)
• Paid breaks
• Company pension
• Company maternity, paternity, and adoption leave after 2 years
• 24/7 online wellness portal
• Perks on MyBenefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs
• Opportunities for career progression, including running your own store one day

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We promote a culture of respect and fairness, valuing diversity and treating all colleagues and applicants with respect.

*Please note, the salary displayed is based on a 45-hour per week contract. Aldi also offers 32, 36, and 40-hour contracts with pro-rated salaries accordingly.*