Deputy Store Manager

schuh limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in footwear is seeking a dynamic team leader to inspire and develop a passionate retail team. This exciting role involves coaching and nurturing your team to deliver exceptional shopping experiences while driving performance and achieving targets. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this vibrant company offers a range of perks and benefits, including generous discounts and opportunities for personal growth. If you are enthusiastic, ambitious, and ready to lead from the front, this role is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values individuality and celebrates success.

Benefits

Up to 40% product discount

29 days holiday

Birthday off

Annual 100% discount up to £75

Perk platform for discounts

Stream wages as you earn

Employee assistance programme

Auto-enrolled pension scheme

Relocation assistance

Monthly monetary incentive based on performance

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leadership and team motivation.
• Passionate about retail and delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop your team to exceed expectations.
• Drive KPIs and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Team Management

Retail Knowledge

Visual Merchandising

Communication

Job description

Sure, we’re all about shoes and sneakers but we’re also about the people wearing them.

Our vision is People.Purpose.Progress and central to this is our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and want you to express yourself every day, no matter who you are.

To support an inclusive environment, our purpose groups – racial equality, LGBTQ+ equality, disability equality, mental wellness and sustainability - are employee led and give different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds to fuel innovation and celebrate diverse voices.

schuh stepped on the footwear scene in Edinburgh in 1981. We aren’t just a ‘shoe shop', but a destination where people can express their individuality, style and attitude for over 40 years. Be part of it.

About the role/responsibilities:

• Coach and develop your team to exceed every expectation
• Lead by example – managing junior managers and sales team
• Nurture a culture of delivering the most exceptional shopping experience on the high street
• Recruiting and training new talent
• Setting goals, achieving targets and driving KPIs
• Striving for operational excellence
• Celebrating achievements
• Promote the schuh brand through our core service values
• Create exciting new store displays with the freedom to make commercial decisions within our visual merchandising guidelines
• Adhering to company policies and guidelines

About the person:

• Enthusiastic, incredibly ambitious and ready for anything
• Optimistic and energetic
• Prepared to work hard
• Passionate about retail/customer service/footwear
• Lead from the front and motivate the team around you
• Keen eye for detail and commerciality
• Proven track record of leadership
• Personal values align with company values

Fast paced and varied role where no two days are the same, hard work is rewarded – development opportunities, investment in people with a wide range of perks and benefits including:

• Up to 40% product discount for those amazing sneaks you want. You can also share this with your loved ones
• 29 days holiday (including bank holidays) – flexibility to buy and sell holiday
• Your birthday off to celebrate you
• Annual 100% discount once a year up to the value of £75 / €85 for shoes to wear to work
• Perk platform for hundreds of discounts
• Stream your wages as you earn them to get paid your way
• Employee assistance programme with the retail trust to support your wellbeing through resources, helplines and access to a Virtual GP service.
• Auto-enrolled pension scheme to help you save for the future
• Relocation assistance and two flights home on us per year if you relocate outside of or into the UK/ROI
• Ability to unlock monthly monetary incentive based on store performance
• Opportunity to be a part of our company Purpose Groups

What’s next

Our Recruitment Team will work as quickly as possible to review your application. In the meantime, if you have any questions or would like any additional information at all, please contact [e-mail]

About the location

We’re opening a new schuh store near you and like all of our stores, it will feature a huge range of brands including Nike, Converse, Vans and many more. From trainers to heels - everyone can find their perfect pair. We also offer a great selection of kids shoes so your little ones can be on trend with you too!