Assistant Store Manager - Metro Store

FOOTASYLUM; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company, FOOTASYLUM, is hiring an Assistant Store Manager for its Metro Store. This role involves collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance customer shopping experiences, overseeing daily store operations, and supporting team development through training. The company prioritizes workforce diversity and career progression, making it an inviting environment for its staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Fashion Retail preferred.
• Experience managing, motivating, and training a team.
• Knowledge of the industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager with daily responsibilities.
• Oversee employees and demonstrate effective leadership.
• Provide excellent customer service and perform the Manager's duties in their absence.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Organization

Job description

We are hiring for an Assistant Store Manager to join our team at Metro Store.

There’s an established team in place, and you will work directly with them to create the best customer shopping experience. Footasylum believes in supporting our front-end retail staff.

An Assistant Manager assists the Store Manager with daily responsibilities, overseeing employees, demonstrating effective leadership, and providing excellent customer service. A key role is to perform the Manager’s duties in their absence, with the goal of developing into a Store Manager through training and experience.

We invest heavily in training and development, aiming to create an environment where employees can achieve, develop, and progress. You will receive support through regular 1-2-1s, training, and the necessary tools to thrive and feel empowered in your journey with us.

We have a strong track record of supporting career progression and training. Many team members have advanced within the business or transitioned into new opportunities. Your development is our priority, and we are committed to helping you achieve your goals.

Why Footasylum?

We have experienced significant growth recently. Our vibrant and engaged team performs well, and innovation is central to our business. We continually seek ways to deliver value across our retail estate.

We aim to create a workplace where colleagues can do their best work. You will have the opportunity to influence decisions, help define retail standards, and contribute to a positive working environment.

About you:

• You must have a passion for Fashion Retail and align with our company ethos.
• Previous experience in Fashion Retail is preferred.
• Experience managing, motivating, and training a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Highly organized with a customer-focused attitude.
• In-depth knowledge of the industry.

Diversity:

We value diversity to ensure we have different perspectives when serving colleagues and customers. This helps us build great service, which our customers love. Diversity also means building happy, learning, and inspired teams with varied experiences.

Recruitment process:

We review applications individually. If we think you’re a good fit, we’ll invite you for a face-to-face chat to discuss the role and see if we’re a good match. We promote open, honest conversations in a friendly environment. We want to learn about you and why you’re interested in this opportunity.