M&S - Assistant Manager

OneRetail; Croydon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retail group is looking for an Assistant Retail Manager in Croydon to ensure smooth operations and lead a dedicated team. This role offers a full-time position with opportunities for career progression. Candidates should have prior experience in retail management, exceptional customer service skills, and the ability to motivate teams effectively. The ideal candidate will be ambitious and eager to develop professionally in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience managing teams.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaising between the team and manager to exceed expectations.
• Motivating the team to keep everyone on task.
• Managing inventories and monitoring budgets.
• Processing payments.
• Supporting and training teams.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Team management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ambition and motivation

Job description

Assistant Manager - M&S Croydon

• 40 hours per week
• 28,084 per annum

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Assistant Retail Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in a major High Street brand on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As an Assistant Retail Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you bring your spark to M&S? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Liaising between the team and manager to ensure we continually exceed expectations
• Motivating the team to keep everyone on task
• Assisting the manager with managing inventories, monitoring budgets and implementing action plans
• Managing the tills and processing payments
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Assisting with paperwork when required
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image

Our ideal Assistant Retail Manager will:

• Be passionate about exceptional customer service
• Have previous experience in a similar role
• Have experience managing teams
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0812/74517001/52767953/R/SU #One Retail

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!