Assistant Store Manager - Burnley

Peacocks; Burnley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable depending on experience

Staff discounts within the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Burnley is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to oversee daily operations, maximize profitability, and ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have management experience within retail, be proactive, and possess excellent leadership skills. The role offers ongoing training and potential for growth within the company. Candidates must be flexible and available for weekend work.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in management or supervision within a retail outlet is essential.
• Proactive approach and ability to work on own initiative.
• Fashion experience is desirable but not essential as training is provided.
• Desire to progress within our ever-growing business.

Responsibilities

• Assist the manager in day-to-day operations while containing costs.
• Maximize store profitability by promoting sales.
• Ensure high customer service levels at all times.
• Coach and motivate the team to meet targets.
• Deputize for the manager when needed.

Skills

Excellent leadership credentials

Ability to drive sales

Training and development capabilities

Flexibility

Job description

Are you ready to put your leadership and business knowledge to the test in the fashion world, and join the one of the UK's fastest growing retailers?

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Store Manager to join our team and manage the day to day running of our Peacocks store.

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 experience desirable however not essential as full training provided.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience either in management or supervision of personnel within a retail outlet.

Responsibilities

• Assist the manager in the day to day operation of the store whilst ensuring costs are contained within targets
• Maximize store profitability by promoting sales within the store
• Ensure that a high level of customer service is delivered at all times
• Manage, coach and motivate the team to deliver to all targets and lead by example
• Deputize for the manager when necessary

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership credentials
• An ability to drive sales through your team
• Good training and development capabilities
• Desire to progress within our ever-growing business

Benefits

• Salary negotiable depending on experience
• Staff discounts within the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group (Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Ponden Home, Jane Norman, Peacocks, Austin Reed)
• The company provides on-going training and development with the opportunity to progress within a rapidly expanding business.

Candidates must be fully flexible, weekend working is required. If you feel you are the right candidate, simply click 'Apply' to complete the application form.

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