Deputy Store Manager

JYSK; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic retail company in Shrewsbury is seeking a Deputy Store Manager to lead and motivate the store team alongside the Store Manager. Key responsibilities include optimizing store routines, driving sales results, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers. Ideal candidates should possess leadership experience, sales skills, and a commitment to excellent customer service. This position offers a competitive bonus, flexible working hours, and various employee benefits, aiming to foster an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive bonus

20% employee discount

Company pension plan

Employee assistance programme

Annual party

Life assurance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years supervisory or senior sales experience preferred.
• Experience in retail is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Optimize store routines and ensure readiness for customers.
• Lead and coach the team to maintain a positive sales environment.
• Train colleagues in customer-first attitude and needs assessment.
• Perform physical sales tasks and lead by example.

Skills

Leading a team

Motivating others

Customer service

Sales skills

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to motivate and coach the store team next to the Store Manager? And make sure that your team has the best sales attitude and provides our customers with the best shopping experience?

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

What we offer you

You get the chance to join a retail company that wants to be the candidate’s first choice when choosing an employer. We are dynamic and here your inputs get heard, you get involved and your development is crucial to us. Additionally, as JYSK ambassador, you get the following:

• Opportunities for development through excellent training and mentoring. Learn about us here
• Internal contests between stores with attractive prizes
• Competitive bonus that rewards great sales results and KPIs
• A flexible working schedule to reconcile work, family and leisure time
• 20% discount at JYSK and Lars Larsen Group companies
• Company pension plan
• Benefits e.g. annual party, employee assistance programme, bike to work scheme and life assurance.

What your next job will be about

• Together with the Store Manager you are responsible for optimizing store routines, store being ready for customers and reaching great results in sales
• Your main task will be to ensure weekly campaigns, sales attitude and create a positive, high energy environment where your team thrives
• Aligned with our JYSK Leadership Values you support the Store Manager by communicating, leading and coaching the team physically on the store floor
• You train your colleagues in customer first attitude, how to determine customers’ needs and ad selling
• You are not put off by physical work and lead by example by selling and conducting routine tasks in the store
• In the future you see yourself as a Store Manager of your own store and you bring commitment to get there

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
• Be inspiring and communicative to create a positive work atmosphere
• Commitment to take ownership of customer service and the results of it
• You know how to get things done: You keep a cool head and give direction, even in stressful situations
• You always strive to improve your results and are quick to recover after a set back
• You get excited by selling and are a skilled seller/retailer

Qualifications

• 1-2 Years Supervisory / Senior Sales Experience would be advantageous
• 1-2 Years Retail Experience preferred but not essential

Additional Information

40 Hours Per Week

JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.

We process applications on an ongoing basis and complete the recruitment when we have found the right candidate. We always hold interviews – and for selected positions you can expect to have assessments and/or a video interview, where we look forward to hearing about your motivation for the job.

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