Assistant Store Manager - Stafford (N98187)

NEXT Retail Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is looking for a Store Manager Assistant. In this role, you will support the Store Manager, inspire your team, and ensure a fantastic shopping experience for customers. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a passion for retail. Great rewards and employee discounts are offered, alongside a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

25% off most NEXT products

Sharesave Scheme

Access to discounts at Staff Shops

Qualifications

• Passionate about customers and creating a great shopping experience.
• Experienced in leading and coaching a high-performing team.
• Confident problem solver who makes sound business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager and manage the team.
• Create a safe, efficient environment focusing on customer service.
• Adapt quickly to change and inspire the team.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in managing and inspiring your team to be at their best, and stepping up to cover the store when needed
• Create an atmosphere where delivering amazing service, achieving performance targets and accurate stock processes is at the core of everything you do, in an environment which is commercial, operationally efficient and safe
• Demonstrate a hands-on approach for all operational and commercial activities by working alongside the team
• Ensure communication is up-to-date and accurate at all times in order to meet business needs
• You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit
• You have exceptional commercial understanding, with the know how to create a fantastic shopping experience for our customers
• A team player who works at their best in a results driven, fast paced and challenging environment. You adapt to change quickly and can successfully bring the rest of the team on board with the new objectives
• A great communicator and can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure - always realistic with your expectations of others
• Confidently problem solve, make sound business decisions, challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward
• Experienced in leading and coaching a high performing team and effectively dealing with people issues
• An effective multi tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your workload
• In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not one we would typically consider for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to, for example, the relevant Home Office requirements on skills level, not being met. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.

About Next / Team

• Fantastic rewards for doing a great job and achieving great results
• 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria\'s Secret products (when purchased through NEXT)
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Sharesave Scheme
• 60% off a generous working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes to wear for work (minimum 6 week contract)
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Life assurance
• You can register for a discounted health plan for you and your family
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Earn, learn and gain a qualification (England stores only)
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more