JYSK Leeds - Deputy Store Manager

JYSK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Leeds is seeking a Deputy Store Manager to motivate and coach the store team. The role involves ensuring high sales performance and an excellent customer shopping experience. Candidates should have supervisory experience and a passion for retail. This position offers development opportunities and a competitive bonus structure.

Benefits

Opportunities for development through training

Internal contests with prizes

20% discount at JYSK

Company pension plan

Employee benefits including annual party, assistance programmes, and more

Qualifications

• Ability to inspire and communicate effectively to foster a positive work environment.
• Skill in customer service and achieving sales results.
• Capacity to remain calm and direct the team under stress.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in optimizing store routines and customer readiness.
• Lead the team to maintain a strong sales attitude and create a high-energy environment.
• Train colleagues in customer-first approaches and ad selling.

Skills

Leadership

Motivational skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Education

1-2 Years Supervisory / Senior Sales Experience

1-2 Years Retail Experience

Job description

Company Description

We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with stores and web shops in countries around the world.

Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behavior and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK.

We have ambitious growth plans in UK and Ireland over the next 5 years and are looking for confident, passionate and ambitious employees to come on that journey with us. If you bring Dedication… You will meet Possibilities.

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 hour/week contract

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.