Retail Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

A retail health and beauty company in York is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in driving sales and leading a passionate team. You will ensure operational excellence and create engaging shopping experiences for customers. The position offers a competitive salary up to £33,600 per annum, flexible working hours, and various benefits including bonuses and employee discounts. If you have retail leadership experience and a passion for customer service, this role is ideal for you.

Benefits

Bonus – up to 25% of your salary

30% staff discount

Up to 33 days annual leave

Career growth opportunities

Instant access to Wagestream

Qualifications

• Experience in retail leadership is essential.
• Strong customer service and sales orientation are required.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and motivate a passionate team.
• Drive sales through effective merchandising.
• Ensure operational excellence in audits and stock management.

Skills

Retail leadership experience

Passion for customer service

Strong decision-making 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 & stock control.
• Create a fun, engaging environment for both customers and colleagues.
• Ensure operational excellence, including audits, budgets & 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 – 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
• Instant access to Wagestream – a tool that lets you track earnings in real‑time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.

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