Assistant Store Manager - Hereford Old Market (N89456)

Next; Hereford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to maximize sales and efficiency while leading a high-performing team. The role is diverse, fast-paced, and focused on creating an exceptional customer experience. Candidates should be passionate leaders with strong communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changes. This position offers opportunities for career development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Investment in personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in leading, coaching, and motivating a high performing team.
• Ability to create a fantastic shopping experience.
• Exceptional commercial understanding and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales and drive efficiencies.
• Manage and inspire the team, covering store operations as needed.
• Ensure communication is accurate for business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Communication

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Assistant Store Manager - Hereford Old Market (N89456), Hereford

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Client:

Next

Location:

Hereford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

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.