Assistant Store Manager - New Store Opening

Frasers Group; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury fashion retailer in Thornaby-on-Tees is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to drive sales, ensure exceptional customer service, and motivate the team. Candidates should have a strong background in luxury retail and excellent leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £34,411 per annum along with various bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Basic salary of £34,411 per annum

Weekly/Monthly & Quarterly Commercial Bonuses

Commission led bonuses

28 Days Holiday

50% Instore Uniform Discount

Discounted Gym membership

Group Wide 20% Discount

Qualifications

• Strong clientele background with solid personal contacts.
• Previous retail experience in luxury/premium sector at leadership level.
• Exceptional people management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clientele background

Retail experience in luxury sector

Leadership and motivational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Brand awareness

Local area awareness

Job description

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Company Description

FLANNELS is the luxury fashion destination for men and women, home to an edit of over 200 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.

Finding the fearless.
To stay ambitious, we are looking for a driven Assistant Store Manager to join our team in the new Teeside Store.

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 members of the team 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 an awareness of current and market trends, understand forthcoming customer promotions and monitor local competitors
• Ensuring all paperwork, policies and procedures are carried out efficiently and accurately
• Drive and deliver KPI's
• Carry out all additional duties where and when necessary within the defined levels of responsibility and accountability for your role

Qualifications

Skills and knowledge

• You should have a strong clientele background, with a solid database of personal contacts and clients
• Previous retail experience within the luxury/premium sector at a leadership level is essential
• You will be an exceptional people manager, with strong leadership and motivational skills
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills
• Excellent analytical skills, the ability to interpret financial and sales data
• A high level of brand awareness and product knowledge
• An awareness of the local area

Personal qualities

• High level of personal energy to drive projects to completion
• Confident and assertive
• Positive and enthusiastic with a can do attitude
• Passion for fashion retail
• Professional manner
• Trend aware, fashion conscious and well presented at all times

Additional Information

• Basic rate salary £34,411 per annum
• Weekly/Monthly & Quarterly Commercial Bonuses
• Stocktake Bonuses
• Commission led bonuses across a wide range of products
• Monthly Group Rewards and Recognition
• Long Service awards
• We offer a wide range of Development Courses with National Qualifications
• 28 Days Holiday
• 50% Instore Uniform Discount
• Discounted Gym membership
• Group Wide 20% Discount across all Frasers Group brands