Assistant Store Manager - Swindon

ADIDAS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Free uniform sets

Discount on adidas products

Job summary

adidas Swindon is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily store operations, drive sales, and coach the team. You will manage inventory, customer service, HR and training in a fast-paced retail environment.

We look for 18+ months of sports/fashion retail experience with 12+ months in assistant management, strong leadership and analytical skills, plus excellent English and MS Office proficiency. Competitive rewards, uniform, and employee discounts are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of work experience in a sports/fashion retail environment, with 12+ months in Assistant Store Management.

Responsibilities

• Promote a high-performance and winning culture by working collaboratively with your team and help set clear expectations whilst leading by example and living our values.
• Encourage a culture of curiosity by promoting continuous learning and development opportunities and applying them to the shop floor.
• Support the Store Manager and take ownership of the store’s daily operation, including sales, customer service, inventory, management, recruitment, training, HR and compliance.
• Motivate, inspire and, coach team members to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve store goals.
• Create and drive a safe and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong analysis

Verbal communication

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hi, this is the first step in your adidas journey. For more than 70 years we've been creating the best sports gear and inspiring millions of people to change their lives through sport. Our core value is people. adidas is a team of optimists. We lead an active lifestyle, creating innovations to balance sports and nature, looking at the world without borders or prejudice, and inspiring change in our customers. Retail stores are the first point of contact with our consumers and the heart of adidas brand. Want to be a part of the ride? Join us now!

We Offer

• Competitive compensation & rewards (bonuses, referral program, etc.).
• Free uniform sets twice a year.
• Discount on adidas products online and in all own stores.

Employees Appreciate In Us

• Supportive team that accompanies you all the way in the company and inspires you to win new challenges.
• Career without borders: the opportunity to grow in retail, office, and distribution center.
• Development opportunities: free trainings in the product, service, processes, and personal effectiveness programs.
• Modern environment with the highest retail standards and best technologies.
• Embracing culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Innovations to establish a new era of sport in balance with nature.

We Appreciate In Our Employees

• 18+ months work experience in a sports/fashion customer and commercial-focused retail environment with 12+ months of Assistant Store Management responsibility.
• Team leadership. Strong analysis and literacy skills. Advanced verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of Visual Merchandising. Strong Training skills. Team Development.
• Maintain store processes and rules to ensure a seamless shopping experience by leading team and replenishment.
• Professional handling of difficult interpersonal situations within the store team. Understanding store´s needs and acting accordingly.
• KPIs background and understanding. Strong analysis skills to maximize store´s profitability. Goal and process orientated. Understanding store´s needs and acting accordingly
• Advanced in English. Good knowledge with MS Office. Monitors performance data as well as KPIs and initiates needed measures for improvement.

Your Activities

• Promote a high-performance and winning culture by working collaboratively with your team and help set clear expectations whilst leading by example and living our values.
• Encourage a culture of curiosity by promoting continuous learning and development opportunities and applying them to the shop floor.
• Support the Store Manager and take ownership of the store’s daily operation, including sales, customer service, inventory, management, recruitment, training, HR and compliance.
• Motivate, inspire and, coach team members to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve store goals.
• Create and drive a safe and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

ItStartsWithYou

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.