Deputy store manager - JYSK Blackburn

JYSK; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic retail environment as a Deputy Store Manager, where your leadership will drive exceptional customer experiences and operational excellence. In this physically demanding role, you will oversee a dedicated team, ensuring high standards in sales and merchandising. With a focus on KPI-driven performance, you will play a key role in the store's success and have great potential for advancement within the rapidly growing UK stores. If you're passionate about retail and ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong retail management background is essential.
• Experience in delivering strong performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational activity within the store alongside the Store Manager.
• Lead a team of 8 employees to maintain high standards.

Skills

Retail Management

KPI Performance

Customer Experience

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Business

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Company Description

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

Job Description

As Deputy Store Manager (DSM), you will oversee the total operational activity within the store alongside the Store Manager. The role is highly KPI-driven, and experience in delivering strong performance metrics is required. You will play a key role in delivering the best customer experience, challenging and driving the team to maintain high standards across the sales floor, replenishment, and merchandising updates throughout the year.

Two large transitional events annually will require a full store overhaul outside of peak seasons to showcase our best products. You will lead a small team of 8 employees to achieve these goals. This is a physically demanding role, primarily involving furniture sales, which constitutes a significant portion of our store turnover.

We seek the best candidates for future growth as part of one of the fastest-growing districts. A strong retail management background is essential.

Additional Information

40-hour contract plus additional hours as needed. Flexibility is required. There is great potential for advancement into future store management roles based on performance. This role offers significant growth potential within the UK stores.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industry: Retail

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