Deputy Store Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Olympus Recruitment Ltd is seeking a hands-on Deputy Store Manager for a busy Aberdare store. You will lead a motivated team on the shop floor, ensuring excellent customer service while supporting the Store Manager with daily operations and commercial performance.

The role focuses on driving sales, controlling costs, maintaining stock and merchandising standards in a high-volume retail environment. Strong leadership and a passion for people development are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Deputy Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager or similar retail leadership role.
• Background in high-volume or food/convenience retail advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing store team.
• Support the Store Manager with day-to-day operations and performance.
• Drive sales, manage costs and hit key targets.
• Maintain high standards across stock, availability and customer service.
• Take ownership of the store in the Store Manager's absence.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team development

Customer service

KPI awareness

Store operations

Tools

POS systems

Merchandising software

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.