Assistant Store Manager - Retail

Placements24; Greater London; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Employee discounts

Career progression

Training & development

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for a retail location in East London. You will work with the Store Manager to drive sales, manage staff, and ensure smooth daily operations, creating a positive environment for employees and customers.

This role offers development opportunities, hands-on leadership training, and a path to Store Manager, with a focus on customer service excellence and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail supervisory or assistant management role.
• Proven ability to drive sales and improve operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with retail POS systems and inventory management.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer experiences in a East London retail setting.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in overseeing all store operations, including sales, staffing, and inventory.
• Assist in leading and motivating the sales team to achieve performance targets.
• Ensure high standards of customer service are maintained at all times.
• Manage daily tasks such as opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and reporting.
• Contribute to effective visual merchandising and store presentation.
• Train and develop sales associates, providing feedback and coaching as needed.

Skills

Retail leadership

Sales driving

Staff development

Customer service

POS systems

Inventory management

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Tools

POS software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and capable Assistant Store Manager to support operations at their retail location in East London . You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales, manage staff, and ensure the smooth running of daily operations, creating a positive and productive environment for both employees and customers. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring retail leader to develop their management skills within a supportive and growing organization. Make a significant impact on store performance and customer satisfaction in this key role based in East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in overseeing all aspects of store operations, including sales, staffing, and inventory.
• Assist in leading and motivating the sales team to achieve performance targets.
• Ensure high standards of customer service are maintained at all times.
• Manage daily tasks such as opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and reporting.
• Contribute to effective visual merchandising and store presentation.
• Train and develop sales associates, providing feedback and coaching as needed.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a retail supervisory or assistant management role.
• Demonstrated ability to drive sales and improve operational efficiency.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with retail POS systems and inventory management practices.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences in a East London retail setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Significant employee discounts on store products.
• Opportunities for career progression to Store Manager positions.
• Comprehensive training and development programs focused on retail management.
• A dynamic and supportive team culture focused on achieving collective success.