Deputy Manager

Iceland Food Group; Andover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Andover, United Kingdom, is seeking a passionate Deputy Manager. In this role, you will collaborate with the Store Manager to maximize profits, lead team development, and ensure smooth store operations. Responsibilities include regular performance analysis, enhancing team engagement, and delivering on KPIs. The ideal candidate should have experience in retail management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management or leadership roles.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics.
• Strong communication and team engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximise store performance through weekly sales and operations reviews.
• Support and foster team engagement with communication and respect.
• Create a culture focused on sales and cost controls.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales analysis

Communication

Cost control

Job description

As one of the Best Big Companies to Work For, we have a rich history of loving our customers and looking after our teams.

We understand that success is achieved through our people, and we are searching for a committed and passionate Deputy Manager to join our growing business.

As Deputy Manager you will work in collaboration with the Store Manager to maximise profit, lead the team, deliver a seamless operation and ensure the success of our store.

Key responsibilities include :

Maximise profit :

• Play an active role in all areas of store performance, reviewing sales, operations, and digital performance weekly to identify priorities and drive actions to improve results.
• Focus on delivering great availability and cost controls through excellent processes.
• Create a culture of "sell a £, save a £" to maximise store sales and profit.
• Deliver on all agreed KPIs.

Engage, develop & retain great people :

• Support the Store Manager with Talking Shop and work well with the Talking Shop representative.
• Drive team engagement by communicating effectively and showing appreciation and respect for every team member.
• Foster an inclusive culture where everyone can be their best at work.
• Take a proactive approach to upskilling the...