Deputy Store Manager

Ineïs; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden centre in the United Kingdom is seeking a Deputy Store Manager to support operations and team management. The candidate will oversee daily store activities, motivate staff, and ensure customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include staff training, managing stock, and driving sales targets. Competitive salary of £26,000 to £30,000 with benefits including holiday increase and staff discount. This role is perfect for those looking to advance their retail career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

32 days holiday increasing with length of service

Extra day off for your birthday

Contributory pension scheme

15% staff discount

Qualifications

• Prior retail management or customer service experience required.
• Basic computer skills, including Windows and email.
• First Aid / Health & Safety qualifications are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the team in a busy store.
• Organise staff schedules and manage cash handling.
• Deliver excellent customer service and drive sales.

Skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication skills

Leadership

Customer service experience

Job description

Deputy Store Manager required for a garden centre near Biggleswade.

An energetic, hands‑on Deputy Store Manager to help run a busy, multi‑department store. If you love retail, thrive on motivating people, and enjoy keeping things running smoothly, this is your chance to shine.

Our client is one of the fastest growing home and leisure retailers who are committed to offering best value products and service.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading by example: train, motivate, and support your team.
• Keeping the store safe, secure, and welcoming for staff and customers.
• Organising staff rotas, holidays, and ability to step up when required.
• Handling stock like a pro deliveries, recalls, inventories, and displays.
• Managing tills, cash handling, and paperwork with confidence.
• Creating eye‑catching promotions and point‑of‑sale displays.
• Delivering top‑notch customer service every single day.
• Driving sales and smashing targets.
• Acting as a key holder alarms, callouts, and security checks.

What You’ll Bring as an Experienced Assistant or Deputy Manager

• Great organisational skills and a professional attitude.
• Effective communication and people skills.
• Flexibility with hours and days retail never sleeps!
• Previous retail management or customer service experience.
• Basic computer skills (Windows, email).
• Leadership, motivation, and a cheerful outlook.
• First Aid / Health & Safety qualifications are a bonus.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary (£26,000 £30,000).
• 32 days holiday increasing with length of service
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 15% staff discount across all brands
• A supportive, flexible, and friendly team environment
• Opportunities to progress and develop your retail career

If you’re ready to take the next step in your retail career and thrive in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.