Assistant Store Manager - Edinburgh

GANT UK LIMITED; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail brand is looking for an Assistant Store Manager in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will support the Store Manager and lead the store team in achieving performance targets. Experience in retail sales, excellent leadership, and communication skills are essential. Join a company that values continuous learning and creativity in the fashion industry.

Qualifications

• Experience working as Retail Sales Assistant or Assistant Store Manager.
• Effective in driving store operations and performance.
• Comfortable with the recruitment and team development processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with daily operations.
• Lead the team and store performance in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Drive operations in line with retail policies and merchandising standards.

Skills

Retail Sales Assistant / Assistant Store Manager experience

Sales and customer service experience

Analytical and result oriented

Leadership skills

Great communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility in fast-paced environments

Fluency in English

Job description

Location

Location: GANT Store Edinburgh

At GANT we are passionate and curious about everything we do. Through our performance- and solution-driven mindset, we have the opportunity to make a difference. We believe that you should Never Stop Learning.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in his/her daily work.
• Being the main responsible for the team, the store and its performance in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Drive store operations, such as the store environment, retail policies and staff administration.
• Ensure the store’s visual presentations and merchandising meets company standards.
• Contribute to the store performance and achieve sales targets, including the creation of new processes and the implementation of new ideas.
• Support in training and developing the team ensuring individuals have a clear understanding of the GANT goals and objectives.
• Contribute to ensuring constant team development through our learning platform, GANT Academy.

Qualifications

• Experience working as Retail Sales Assistant / Assistant Store Manager, preferable within a fashion premium brand.
• Experience of sales and customer service.
• Experience in the following is a plus; Recruitment and selection process; Coaching and developing teams.
• Analytical and result oriented (at least 1 year working with KPIs is mandatory).
• Great leadership skills and interested in developing teams.
• Great communication skills.
• Structured and organised.
• Flexible and comfortable with fast paced work.
• Fluent in English, and preferably more languages.

Right to work in the UK
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without GANT sponsorship.

GANT is one of the inspiring brands driven by passionate people of the MF Brands Group, alongside with Lacoste, Aigle, The Kooples and Tecnifibre. Please visit the group website for more information. GANT stands as an emblem of American Sportswear, symbolizing timeless style and innovation across 70+ global markets. As a company, we blend heritage with contemporary flair, crafting apparel for the bold, the curious, and the imaginative. Our brand represents more than fashion; it\'s a tradition of excellence and authenticity. As an employer, we foster a culture of continuous learning and creativity, inviting high performers to join our diverse team of innovators. At GANT, we\'re not just shaping the future of fashion; we\'re redefining what it means to dress with purpose and passion.