Assistant Store Manager - Braehead

FOOTASYLUM; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Glasgow is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to enhance customer experiences and support the Store Manager. The role involves leadership, training, and fostering a positive team environment. The company values diversity and encourages employee development.

Qualifications

• Previous managerial experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in managing, motivating, and training a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager with day-to-day responsibilities.
• Oversee employees and model effective leadership.
• Carry out Manager's role in their absence.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Organization

Job description

Description

We are hiring for an Assistant Store Manager to join one of our exciting stores based in Braehead.

There's an established team in place, and you will be working directly with them to help create the best customer shopping experience possible. Footasylum is a business that believes in our front-end retail staff.

An Assistant Manager will be responsible for assisting the Store Manager with the store's day-to-day responsibilities. You will do so by taking on managerial tasks such as overseeing employees, modelling effective leadership, and offering excellent customer service. A primary responsibility of an Assistant Manager is to carry out the Manager's role in their absence. You will utilise this role to acquire and develop a Store Manager's duties and ultimately be in training to advance to this position.

We invest in our training and development, and this role will be no different. Our aim is to build an environment where our employees can achieve, develop, and progress. You will be supported in your journey, and we will celebrate your milestones. Regular 1-2-1's, training, and support will be available, and you will be given all the tools to help you thrive and feel empowered.

We have a track record of progression, support, and training, with many examples of team members progressing upwards or into new opportunities within the business. Your development is paramount to us, and we want to support you in achieving your goals.

Why Footasylum?

We've grown significantly over recent years. We are vibrant, engaged, and performing well. Innovation is key to our business, and we continually seek ways to deliver value across our retail estate.

We aim to create a workplace where colleagues can do their best work. You will have the opportunity to influence decisions, help define retail standards across the estate, and contribute to a positive working environment.

About you:

• The successful candidate must have a passion for fashion retail and our company ethos.
• Ideally, you will have previous experience in fashion retail.
• Previous managerial experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in managing, motivating, and training a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with a customer-focused attitude.
• In-depth knowledge of the industry.

Diversity:

We value diversity as it brings different perspectives that help us serve our colleagues and customers better. Building happy, inspired teams from diverse backgrounds is essential for our success.

Recruitment process:

We review applications individually. If you are a good fit, we will invite you for a face-to-face chat about the role and to see if we're a good fit for you. We value open, honest conversations in an informal, friendly environment. We want to learn about you and why you believe this is the right opportunity for you.