Assistant Store Manager - Flannels

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Assistant Store Manager to join their Flannels team in Preston. This full-time role requires a passion for fashion retail and exceptional leadership skills to motivate a team and exceed sales targets. You'll be responsible for maximizing turnover, ensuring outstanding customer service, and managing the presentation of seasonal stock. If you thrive in a dynamic retail environment and have a strong clientele background, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a luxury fashion setting.

Qualifications

• Strong clientele background with a solid database of personal contacts.
• Exceptional people management skills and strong leadership abilities.
• High energy to drive projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Maximize turnover to exceed targets and improve performance.
• Manage and motivate the team to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Ensure exceptional customer service is delivered at all times.

Skills

Clientele Management

Retail Experience

People Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Brand Awareness

Project Management

Fashion Retail Passion

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Flannels, Preston

Company Description

FLANNELS is the luxury fashion destination for men and women, home to an edit of over brands from established international designers to contemporary labels.

With an innate attention to detail and a timeless style, FLANNELS offers a luxury lifestyle that is as traditional as it is modern. Be it through our stores or website, we ensure an elegant simplicity, so nothing can detract from the brands we represent.

To continue our growth and expansion, we now require a truly exceptional, driven, and proven Assistant Store Manager to join our Flannels team in Preston.

Job Description

• Maximise turnover to exceed required targets and identify opportunities to continually improve performance.
• Manage and motivate the performance of the team to ensure sales targets are met and exceeded.
• Be a strong presence on the shop floor to drive sales both personally and through the team.
• Ensure exceptional customer service is delivered at all times.
• Ensure all team members have the tools and knowledge to deliver the key business objectives.
• Manage the presentation and merchandising of seasonal stock in line with Head Office directives.
• Maintain awareness of current market trends, understand forthcoming customer promotions, and monitor local competitors.
• Ensure all paperwork, policies, and procedures are carried out efficiently and accurately.
• Drive and deliver KPIs.
• Carry out all additional duties necessary within your defined levels of responsibility and accountability.

Qualifications

Skills and knowledge:

• Strong clientele background, with a solid database of personal contacts and clients.
• Previous retail experience within the premium sector is preferred.
• Exceptional people management skills, with strong leadership and motivational abilities.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial and sales data.
• High level of brand awareness and product knowledge.
• Awareness of the local area.
• High energy to drive projects to completion.
• Confident and assertive demeanor.
• Positive, enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude.
• Passion for fashion retail.
• Professional manner and well-presented at all times.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time role, 45 hours per week, over 5 days out of 7, including a mixture of daytime, evening, and weekend work.