Assistant Store Manager - Plymouth

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Plymouth is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help run a multi-million-pound store. This role involves motivating a diverse team, managing operations, and ensuring excellent customer service while achieving store goals. The successful candidate will support the Store Manager and step in when necessary, focusing on people management and performance. The position offers flexible contracts and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Flexible contracts

5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid breaks

Company pension

Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

24/7 online wellness portal

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced people manager.
• Proven leadership in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled in time management and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with deliveries and orders.
• Handle customer queries and performance management.
• Maximise sales and improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Operational Efficiency

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Plymouth, Plymouth

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

Responsibilities include supporting the Store Manager with tasks such as sorting deliveries, placing orders, and handling customer queries. You will also focus on people management, performance, organising holiday rotas, and achieving store goals like maximising sales, ensuring excellent customer service, reducing costs, and improving operational efficiency. You should be prepared to step into the Store Manager's shoes when needed.

Our Assistant Store Managers are passionate about success and motivating their teams to deliver excellent customer service.

Requirements:

• Experienced people manager
• Proven leadership in fast-paced, stakeholder/customer-driven environments
• Skilled in time management and operational efficiency
• Motivated to achieve targets

Benefits:

• Flexible 40 or 45-hour contracts, usually over 5 days; options for 4-day 40-hour contracts available for work-life balance
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Paid breaks
• Company pension
• Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave after 2 years
• 24/7 online wellness portal
• Perks on MyBenefits platform supporting financial and wellbeing needs
• Opportunities for career progression, including running your own store in the future

*Salary based on a 45-hour week; other contracts (32, 36, 40 hours) are pro-rated.

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fairness in the workplace.