Deputy Store Manager

Olympus Recruitment; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Olympus Recruitment is assisting a well-established national retailer in South Wales to recruit a hands-on Deputy Store Manager for their Aberdare store. You will lead a busy team, ensure exceptional customer service and help drive commercial performance on the shop floor.

The role reports to the Store Manager, offering a competitive £31,000 salary plus benefits and opportunities for progression within a dynamic retail environment. A strong customer focus and operational excellence are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Deputy Store Manager or similar retail leadership role.
• Background in high-volume or food/retail environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing store team.
• Support Store Manager with day-to-day operations and performance.
• Drive sales, manage costs, and hit KPI targets.
• Maintain stock, merchandising and customer service standards.
• Own the store in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Create a positive, energetic working environment.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team motivation

Operational excellence

Customer service

Job description

Deputy Store Manager - Ready to Take the Lead?

Location: Aberdare, South Wales

Salary: £31,000 + Benefits

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Big on people? Driven by results? Love the buzz of a busy retail environment?

We're working with a well-established and successful national retailer that’s looking for an ambitious Deputy Store Manager to join its management team.

This isn’t a role for someone who enjoys sitting behind a desk. We’re looking for a hands-on leader who thrives on the shop floor, knows how to get the best out of their team and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves when things get busy.

Whether you’re an experienced Deputy Store Manager looking for a fresh challenge or a strong Assistant Store Manager ready to take that next step, we’d love to hear from you!

Deputy Store Manager - The Role:

Working closely with the Store Manager, you’ll play a key part in keeping the store running smoothly, delivering excellent customer service and driving commercial performance.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing store team.
• Supporting the Store Manager with day-to-day operations and overall store performance.
• Driving sales, managing costs and delivering against key performance targets.
• Maintaining excellent standards across stock, availability, merchandising and customer service.
• Taking ownership of the store in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Creating a positive, energetic and supportive working environment.

Deputy Store Manager - What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Deputy Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager or similar retail leadership position.
• A background in food retail, supermarkets, convenience retail or high-volume retail would be particularly advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and a good understanding of retail KPIs.
• A confident, approachable leader who knows how to motivate and develop a team.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can adapt to changing priorities.
• A genuine passion for delivering excellent customer service and operational standards.

What's in It for You:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to join an established national retail business.
• A varied, hands-on management role where no two days are the same.
• Ongoing development and opportunities for career progression.
• A supportive team environment where your contribution really matters.

Sound like your kind of challenge? If you’re a passionate retail leader who enjoys being hands-on, developing people and making a real impact on store performance, we’d love to hear from you.