Deputy Manager

Currys; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Competitive pension

Product discount on tech

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Currys is seeking a Deputy Manager in Basildon to lead a large store, coach leaders, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. You will drive the team, motivate staff, and ensure high standards across operations while promoting the latest technology and retail initiatives.

The role requires an established management background in a sales-driven environment, hands-on leadership, and a proven ability to identify commercial opportunities to maximise sales.

Qualifications

• Established management background in a similar role within a sales-driven business.
• Experience managing colleagues and leadership teams.
• Proven coaching skills and a hands-on management style.

Responsibilities

• Set the example for the store team and oversee performance through store leaders.
• Coach colleagues to inspire customers to buy the best products for their needs.
• Lead a highly engaged team and drive excitement during new product launches.
• Explore and implement new ways of working to keep standards high.
• Support delivery of the commercial performance and store strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Commercial acumen

Customer experience

Operational standards

People management

Job description

Role overview:

Deputy Manager
Basildon
Currys, Basildon
Permanent
Full Time

At Currys we're united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As the UK's best-known retailer of tech, we're proud of the service our customers receive - and it's all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Join our driven team and you'll be leading the way, coaching like-minded people and championing our customers to make amazing happen.

As a Senior Sales Manager, you'll play a central role in running one of our largest stores. You'll stand side by side with your leadership team and colleagues, inspiring them to create a unique experience that our customers will love. Like you, they will delight in bringing technology to life for our customers and exceeding expectations during every interaction.

Role overview:

As part of this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Setting an example to the whole store team and overseeing their performance and development through the leaders in your store.
• Coaching colleagues to inspire customers to buy the best products to suit their needs, however they choose to shop with us.
• Leading a highly engaged team, creating excitement and engagement when new products launch, being the first to suggest how this new tech can be brought to life.
• Exploring and implementing new ways of working to keep operational standards high.
• Supporting the delivery of the commercial performance and store strategy, to be at the forefront of the game.

Working alongside the General Manager in one of our mega-stores means setting the standard. An inspiration for your store and beyond. Our business moves at pace, and it's suited to someone who wants to grow with it. It's an opportunity to drive store performance and operational standards, bring new ideas and build your profile.

You will need to have:

• An established management background in a similar role gained within a similar sized, sales-driven business.
• Experience of managing colleagues and leadership teams.
• Proven coaching skills, a hands-on management style and a passion for building team confidence and capability.
• A track record of identifying commercial opportunities within your department or store to maximise sales.
• Experience creating a seamless experience for customers, whether that's online, on the phone or in-store.
• Delivered high operational standards across your store, department or area.

We know our people are the secret to our success. That's why we're always looking for ways to reward great work. Alongside 30 days of annual leave (including bank holiday entitlement) and a competitive pension scheme, you'll find a host of benefits designed to work for you. They include:

• A monthly performance-related bonus.
• Product discount on the latest tech.
• A range of wellbeing initiatives.

Why join us:

Join our Retail team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you progress your career the way you want. Build connections, develop your managerial skills and discover new opportunities to push you even further.

Not only can you shape your own future, but you can take charge of ours too. As the UK's biggest recycler and repairer of tech, we're in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet.

Every voice has a space at our table and we're committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email [e-mail] and we'll do our best to help.