Retail Assistant Manager

Superdrug; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health and beauty retailer in the UK is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a passionate team and drive sales excellence. You will play a key role in motivating your team, ensuring operational success, and creating an engaging environment for customers. Ideal candidates will have strong retail leadership experience, a passion for customer service, and a results-driven mindset. This position offers competitive pay and various benefits such as bonuses and staff discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus - up to 25%

30% staff discount

33 days annual leave

Career growth & training opportunities

Exciting competitions and team events

Qualifications

• Experience in leading retail teams and achieving sales targets.
• Ability to create engaging shopping experiences for customers.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Store Manager to recruit, inspire, and motivate the team.
• Drive sales through promotions and stock control.
• Ensure operational excellence including audits and stock management.

Skills

Retail leadership experience

Passion for customer service & sales

Strong decision-making & problem-solving skills

Results-driven mindset

Job description

Location: 71-72 Corn Lane Swansgate, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN8 1EZ

Hours per Week: 39 hours

Shift pattern: Full‑time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, we can discuss this further at interview.

Salary: Up to £31,000 per annum

The Role

As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll work alongside the Store Manager to:

• Recruit, inspire & motivate a passionate team to exceed targets.
• Drive sales through promotions, excellent merchandising, and stock control.
• Create a fun, engaging environment for both customers and colleagues.
• Ensure operational excellence, including audits, budgets, and stock management.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Retail leadership experience
• Passion for customer service & sales.
• Strong decision‑making & problem‑solving skills.
• A results‑driven mindset with a love for hitting targets.
• Willingness to carry out piercing services for our customers - with full training provided (Optional)

Why Superdrug?

At Superdrug, we don’t just sell health & beauty products‑we create exciting shopping experiences! If you love leading teams, delivering excellent customer service, and driving sales, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Your Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus - up to 25% of your salary
• 30% staff discount
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Career growth & training opportunities
• Exciting competitions, rewards & team events
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