Free People Assistant Store Manager - Redchurch St, London

Urban Outfitters; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to create an innovative customer experience while driving sales and maintaining store operations. This role involves leading and mentoring a dynamic team, ensuring exceptional customer care, and executing operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, critical thinking abilities, and a passion for developing talent. Join a company that values work-life balance, employee wellbeing, and continued development, making it a fulfilling place to work and grow.

Benefits

Life Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discount on Gym Memberships

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Discounts

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Continued Learning and Development

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills are essential.
• Experience in coaching, counseling, and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the team to achieve store goals.
• Manage customer care and ensure high standards of operations.
• Drive sales and maintain stock levels effectively.

Skills

People Management

Leadership Skills

Business Acumen

Critical Thinking

Coaching and Counseling

Job description

Location

This position is located at 25-27 Redchurch St., London, E27DJ, United Kingdom.

Role Summary

To create a unique, innovative and inspirational customer experience; encompassing the Free People lifestyle and brand image, while maintaining all store operations and goals, resulting in driving sales and ensuring a profitable store.

The Assistant Store Manager will partner and support the Store Manager and the Assistant Visual Manager. They will have an open and direct line of communication with the District Manager to effectively hold a firm knowledge of overall brand direction and focus.

What You'll Be Doing

People

• Lead, mentor and motivate the team regarding all aspects of leadership, visual execution and expectations through:
• Consistent and continual feedback and accountability
• Promoting sense of ownership and delegation
• Team involvement and strategic planning
• Morning and all store staff meetings and trainings
• Manage and motivate a high level of Customer Care utilizing all resources and initiatives.
• Partner with Store Brand Leader in performance appraisals and setting goals, with timely follow-up, to ensure employee development.
• Facilitate hiring and recruiting; actively attracting and attaining talent.
• Partner with the Store Brand Leader with new hire onboarding, training & development plans.
• Lead by example to set the bar for employee productivity.
• Serve as a proactive mentor, teacher and problem solver for the sales team.
• Identify and develop internal talent for succession planning.
• Develop and enhance the selling culture within the store.

Process

• Maintain business awareness and drive sales to achieve and exceed goals.
• Complete all planning objectives in partnership with District and Store level management.
• Adhere to and support Typical Week structure by facilitating scheduling and zoning needs in partnership with the management team.
• Promote and maintain a high standard for overall Customer Care, Operations and Loss Prevention.
• Prioritize and delegate tasks to ensure objectives are completed in a timely manner.
• Drive the restock process in partnership with management to maintain stock levels and sell-through awareness.
• Educate the staff on all home office communication and initiatives.
• Communicate performance observations and offer feedback to district point people.
• Work closely with the product receiving team to uphold stock room standards.
• Actively MOD and manage all operational aspects of the store.
• Uphold all company policy and procedure.

Presentation

• Utilize and manage the use of weekly sales reports to track, analyze and communicate business results, as well as determine strategies to maximize sales.
• Execute and/or delegate all weekly operational and visual objectives.
• Effectively manage and educate the staff on all accessible training processes that will result in consistent visual standards and execution.
• Maintain an awareness of brand aesthetic and relevance to the store environment and communicate with the team.
• Communicate product performance observations and offer feedback to the District Brand Leader.

What You'll Need

• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Good business acumen and ability to achieve visual and operational excellence.
• Critical thinking skills and a passion for continually evolving and innovating.
• Well-rounded leader with a proven record of hiring and developing creative and operational talent.
• Experienced in coaching, counseling & conflict resolution.

The Perks

Work Life Balance:

• ‘Life Leave’ - one day a year to take time off for those big events in life, in addition to your annual leave entitlement.

Wellbeing:

• Employee Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health.
• Discount off external gym memberships.
• Private Medical Insurance for eligible employees.

Employee Discounts:

• Up to 40% employee discount at all URBN Brands.

Travel:

• Season ticket loan for eligible employees.
• Cycle to work scheme for eligible employees.

Continued Development:

• We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements, and business needs.