Assistant Store Manager - Keighley

Peacocks; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across multiple brands

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading UK fashion retailer is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to oversee daily operations in Long Lee. The ideal candidate should possess excellent leadership skills and a proactive approach. Responsibilities include maximizing store profitability, delivering excellent customer service, and managing a sales-driven team. Flexibility for weekend work is essential. This role offers competitive salary and staff discounts across the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group brands.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the store.
• Maximize store profitability by promoting sales.
• Ensure high customer service levels.
• Manage and motivate the team.
• Deputize for the manager when necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Sales driving

Training and development

Career progression

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.

As Assistant Store Manager, you will be expected to:

• 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

The ideal candidate will have:

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

Salary negotiable depending on experience, other benefits include:

• 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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