Deputy Store Manager

JYSK OY; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned retail company as a Deputy Store Manager in Hartlepool, where you will motivate and coach your team alongside the Store Manager, ensuring exceptional customer service and achieving sales targets. Enjoy extensive development opportunities, a competitive salary, and various employee benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for development through training and mentoring

Internal contests with attractive prizes

20% discount at JYSK and Lars Larsen Group companies

Company pension plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of supervisory or senior sales experience beneficial.
• Strong communication skills for creating a positive work environment.
• Ownership of customer service and results.

Responsibilities

• Optimize store routines and ensure readiness for customers.
• Implement weekly campaigns and foster a positive environment.
• Lead and coach team members on the store floor.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Motivation

Resilience

Sales Passion

Job description

Company Description

We believe that our employees are key to our success, growing from one store in 1979 to more than 3,000 stores worldwide today. We strive to offer development opportunities and promote internal growth. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and effort among our employees. Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague, and Corporate Spirit – reflect the behavior and attitude we expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in delegation and responsibility.

Job Description

Are you ready to motivate and coach the store team alongside the Store Manager? Do you want to ensure your team maintains the best sales attitude and provides customers with an excellent shopping experience?

Then you might be the Deputy Store Manager we are looking for!

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

You will have the opportunity to join a retail company that aims to be the top choice for employees. We are dynamic, and your input is valued. Your development is important to us. As a JYSK ambassador, you will also enjoy:

• Opportunities for development through training and mentoring. Learn more here.
• Internal contests with attractive prizes
• £23,500 salary plus a competitive sales bonus
• A flexible schedule to balance work, family, and leisure
• 20% discount at JYSK and Lars Larsen Group companies
• Company pension plan

WHAT YOUR NEXT JOB WILL BE ABOUT

• Alongside the Store Manager, you will be responsible for optimizing store routines, ensuring readiness for customers, and achieving sales targets.
• Your main focus will be to implement weekly campaigns, foster a positive, energetic environment, and ensure the team thrives.
• Aligned with our Leadership Values, you will support the Store Manager by communicating effectively, leading, and coaching on the store floor.
• You will train colleagues in customer-first attitudes, needs assessment, and upselling.
• You should be comfortable with physical work, leading by example through selling and routine store tasks.
• You have aspirations to become a Store Manager and are committed to achieving this goal.

Meet one of our Deputy Store Managers and learn about the job here.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING

• Experience in leading, motivating, and developing a team
• Strong communication skills to create a positive work environment
• Ownership of customer service and results
• Ability to stay calm and direct even under stress
• Drive to improve results and resilience after setbacks
• A preference for having a day off during the week to be available on weekends
• Passion for selling and retailing

IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today!

Recruitment process:

Applications are reviewed continuously until the right candidate is found. Interviews are always conducted, and some positions may include assessments and a video interview to discuss your motivation.

Qualifications

1-2 years of supervisory or senior sales experience would be advantageous.