Assistant Store Manager - Milton Keynes

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Milton Keynes is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support in managing a high-volume store. Responsibilities include team development, operational management, and enhancing customer service. Competitive benefits include flexible contracts, annual leave, and a company pension scheme, with career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible contracts

4 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid breaks

Company pension scheme

Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

24/7 online wellness portal

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced people manager in a retail context.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled in managing time and operations efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager with deliveries and orders.
• Manage staff performance and organize holiday rotas.
• Focus on sales maximization and customer service.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Time management

Operational efficiency

Motivation to achieve targets

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager - Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

Job Description:

This role involves helping to manage a multi-million-pound store by motivating and developing a diverse and talented team.

Responsibilities may include supporting the Store Manager with tasks such as sorting deliveries, placing orders, dealing with customer queries, managing staff performance, organizing holiday rotas, and focusing on sales maximization, customer service, cost minimization, and operational efficiency. You should be prepared to step into the Store Manager's shoes when needed.

Our Assistant Store Managers are passionate about performance, team motivation, and delivering excellent customer service.

Requirements:

• Experienced people manager
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, stakeholder/customer-driven environment
• Skilled in time management and operational efficiency
• Motivated to achieve targets consistently

Benefits:

• Flexible contracts of 40 or 45 hours per week, typically over 5 days, with options for a 40-hour contract over 4 days
• 4 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 5 weeks after 2 years
• Paid breaks
• Company pension scheme
• Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave after 2 years
• 24/7 online wellness portal
• Perks on MyBenefits platform
• Career progression opportunities, including potential to run your own store

Additional Information:

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We value fairness, respect, and collaboration in our workforce.

*Please note, the salary displayed is based on a 45-hour workweek. Salaries for 32, 36, and 40-hour contracts will be pro-rated accordingly.