Assistant Store Manager - Newbury

C2 Recruitment Ltd; Newbury; Presencial; GBP 26.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

33 days annual leave

Company pension matched 5%

Staff discount up to 25%

Free on-site parking

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family leave

Training & development

Career progression opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

C2 Recruitment Ltd is seeking a hands-on Assistant Store Manager in Newbury to help run a busy store, lead a team and deliver strong results. You will support the Store Manager, drive sales and ensure high standards across stock, merchandising and service.

The role requires experience in retail supervision or management, with excellent leadership, communication and a proactive approach to customers and operations. 40 hours a week in a UK store environment with competitive benefits.

Formación

• Experience in retail supervisory or management role.
• Ability to lead a team in a busy customer-facing environment.
• Proven track record of driving sales and delivering great customer service.

Responsabilidades

• Support Store Manager to achieve sales targets, budgets and objectives.
• Drive sales and margins through effective commercial management.
• Monitor KPIs and use sales data to identify improvements.
• Maintain stock control, availability and merchandising standards.
• Lead seasonal promotions and local events to maximise sales.
• Recruit, train and develop team members.
• Deliver excellent customer service and resolve queries.
• Manage stock integrity and store financial controls.

Conocimientos

Retail leadership

Team motivation

Sales targets

Customer service

Merchandising

Health & safety

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Store Manager

Newbury

c£29,000 per annum | Full-time | Permanent

Love retail? Enjoy leading people? Ready for a role where you can make a real difference?

We're looking for a hands-on Assistant Manager to join a growing retail business, helping to lead a busy store, motivate a team and deliver great results.

This is an opportunity for an experienced retail supervisor or manager who enjoys being involved in all aspects of store management, from driving sales and managing stock to developing people and delivering excellent customer service.

About the Role

Working closely with the Store Manager, you'll help run the day-to-day operation of the store, ensuring commercial targets are achieved, standards remain high and the team is motivated and supported.

You’ll take ownership, lead by example and step up to manage the store in the Store Manager's absence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Store Manager to achieve sales targets, budgets and business objectives.
• Driving sales and profit margins through effective commercial management.
• Monitoring store KPIs and using sales information to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintaining excellent stock control, availability and merchandising standards.
• Leading seasonal promotions and local events to maximise sales.
• Recruiting, training, coaching and developing team members.
• Delivering a consistently high standard of customer service and resolving customer queries.
• Managing stock integrity, financial controls and store audits.
• Maintaining health and safety standards and ensuring company procedures are followed.
• Supporting the smooth running of daily store operations and taking charge in the Store Manager's absence.

About You

You’ll have previous experience in a retail supervisory or management role and be confident leading a team in a busy customer-facing environment.

You’ll also bring:

• Experience in retail management, ideally as an Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager or Supervisor.
• A good understanding of retail sales, stock management and merchandising.
• Experience working towards sales targets and commercial budgets.
• The ability to understand sales figures and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop colleagues.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A proactive, organised and hands-on approach.
• Good IT skills and an understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business.

What's On Offer?

• £29,000 annual salary.
• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Company pension contributions matched up to 5%.
• Up to 25% colleague discount.
• Free on-site parking.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme through Retail Trust.
• Enhanced family leave policies.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities for future career progression.

Hours:

40 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis.