Retail Assistant Manager

inploi; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health & beauty retailer is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in York. You will work with the Store Manager to recruit and inspire a team, drive sales, and ensure operational excellence. If you have a passion for retail leadership and customer service, this is the opportunity for you. Exciting benefits include a competitive salary, bonus potential, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus – up to 25% of your salary

30% staff discount

Up to 33 days annual leave

Career growth & training opportunities

Qualifications

• Retail leadership experience required.
• Passion for customer service and sales is essential.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and motivate a passionate team.
• Drive sales through promotions and merchandising.
• 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: 17 Market Street, York YO1 8SL
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 £33,600 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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