Assistant Store Manager - Banbridge Outlet (N110810)

Next Careers; Rathfriland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Rathfriland seeks an Assistant Store Manager to maximize sales and inspire their team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in leading high-performing teams and fostering a great working environment. Responsibilities include supporting the Store Manager, ensuring excellent service, and achieving performance targets. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. Flexible working options available, with a variety of benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and coaching a high performing team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and results-driven environment.
• Exceptional commercial understanding to create great shopping experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in managing the team and operations.
• Create a service-oriented atmosphere while achieving performance targets.
• Ensure clear and accurate communication at all times.

Skills

Customer focus

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Job description

SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR:

38.75hrs p/w; Mon 09:45 - 18:00; Wed 09:45 - 18:00; Thu 10:00 - 18:15; Fri 12:45 - 21:00; Sat 09:30 - 18:00

To be an effective Assistant Store Manager, you will maximise sales, drive efficiencies and achieve performance targets by leading and inspiring your team to be their best. Every day will be varied, fast paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of what we do so your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a high performing team will be crucial to your success. You can count on us to invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available.

About the Role:

To be a successful Assistant Store Manager you will:

• Support the Store Manager in managing and inspiring your team to be at their best, and stepping up to cover the store when needed
• Create an atmosphere where delivering amazing service, achieving performance targets and accurate stock processes is at the core of everything you do, in an environment which is commercial, operationally efficient and safe
• Demonstrate a hands‑on approach for all operational and commercial activities by working alongside the team
• Ensure communication is up‑to‑date and accurate at all times in order to meet business needs

We’ll offer amazing benefits (see list further below)

About You:

• You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit
• You have exceptional commercial understanding, with the know how to create a fantastic shopping experience for our customers
• A team player who works at their best in a results‑driven, fast paced and challenging environment. You adapt to change quickly and can successfully bring the rest of the team on board with the new objectives
• A great communicator and can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure - always realistic with your expectations of others
• Confidently problem solve, make sound business decisions, challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward
• Experienced in leading and coaching a high performing team and effectively dealing with people issues
• An effective multi tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your workload

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.
This role is not one we would typically consider for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to, for example, the relevant Home Office requirements on skills level, not being met. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.

What’s Next

Press the apply button now to start your application. Once you have applied for the job, we will initially consider your skills and experience based on your application. If you match our criteria we will be in touch to arrange a Telephone or Video Interview to find out more about your job history and more about you as a person. The next stage would be an in store assessment.

In order to apply for this position you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in 6 months.