Deputy Store Manager

Paint Red Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Peterborough is seeking a dynamic Deputy Store Manager to oversee a multi-department store. You will train and motivate your team, ensure customer satisfaction, manage stock and cash handling, and drive sales. The ideal candidate will have retail management experience and strong organisational skills. The position offers a competitive salary between £26,000 and £28,000, along with generous holiday allowances and staff discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

32 days holiday

Extra day off for birthday

Contributory pension scheme

15% staff discount

Qualifications

• Great organisational skills and a professional attitude.
• Previous retail management or customer service experience.
• First Aid / Health & Safety qualifications are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Train, motivate, and support your team.
• Keep the store safe and welcoming for staff and customers.
• Manage stock deliveries and inventories.
• Drive sales and smash targets.
• Act as key holder for alarms and security checks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Retail management experience

Basic computer skills

Leadership

Physical fitness

Job description

Deputy Store Manager required for a flagship store in Peterborough

ho Were Looking For :

We need 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 Youll 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 stepping in when needed.
• 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.
• Covering other stores when needed and keeping an eye on competitors.

What Youll 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.
• Good physical fitness and willingness to relocate if needed
• First Aid / Health & Safety qualifications are a bonus.

What's on offer :

• Competitive salary (£26,000 £28,000).
• 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 youre ready to take the next step in your retail career and thrive in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment, wed love to hear from you.