Retail Assistant Manager

Superdrug Stores Plc; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health and beauty retailer in the UK is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead and motivate a passionate team. This role involves driving sales, ensuring operational excellence, and creating a positive store environment. Ideal candidates have retail leadership experience and a passion for customer service. This position offers competitive salary and various benefits, including staff discounts 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

Exciting competitions, rewards & team events

Access to Wagestream for real-time pay tracking

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Retail leadership experience

Passion for customer service & sales

Strong decision‑making skills

Problem‑solving skills

Results-driven mindset

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• 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)

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!

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
• Get instant access to Wagestream – a tool that lets you track your earnings in real‑time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.