Deputy Store Manager

Paint Red Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leading value retailer based in the UK is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager for their Saffron Walden area. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in retail management, focusing on exceptional customer service and team leadership. This role provides a generous salary, contributory pension, 33 days annual leave, and benefits such as onsite parking and staff discounts. Join a successful company that values its employees and is dedicated to continuous growth and development.

Benefits

Generous salary

Contributory pension scheme

33 days annual leave

Extra day off for your birthday

Staff discounts

Flexible working environment

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant Manager or senior retail manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong track record of delivering high standards in retail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximise performance across all KPIs.
• Inspire and lead the team with a hands-on approach.
• Oversee stock management and layout.
• Communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service focus

Team player

Commercial skills

Job description

Job Description

Job Description:

Our client is a market leading value retailer and due to strong performance and continued sales growth they are looking for an experienced Assistant Store Manager in the Saffron Walden area.

Assistant Managers have full autonomy for the running of the shopfloor, planning and implementing promotions as well as building links with the local community. You will need to be an inspirational leader who is focused on developing a customer service culture within the store in order to exceed customer and company expectations.

Key responsibilities for this Deputy Store Manager role:

• Working closely with the Store Manager and other department managers you will be responsible for maximising performance across all KPIs
• Leading from the front with a hands-on approach you will inspire your team and create a truly amazing place to work and shop
• Ensure that your store delivers exceptional standards, overseeing all aspects of stock management and layout
• Ensure that you communicate effectively to your team, providing them with regular updates of any company, operational and product changes
• Demonstrate a can-do attitude to change and approach to getting the job done

Required experience:

As an ideal candidate you will already be an Assistant Manager or senior retail manager in a fast moving business and have a real passion for retailing. Youll have a proven track record of delivering high standards and great results. You will need to be a real people person and team player and this combined with your excellent commercial skills will enable you to engage and inspire your team.

Reward & Benefits:

• Generous basic salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave (including BH) increasing with length of service
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff discount across all brands
• Flexible, friendly working environment
• The opportunity to play a key role in future store development and training
• Onsite parking

If you have a passion for retail and want to join a successful company that is continually growing and diversifying to meet its customers needs then we want to hear from you.