Retail Assistant Manager Designate

Superdrug; Leicester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 25%

Staff discount 30%

Up to 33 days annual leave

Career growth & training

Team events & competitions

Stream earnings app access

Job summary

Superdrug is seeking an Assistant Store Manager Designate in Leicester. You will travel between stores in your area, supporting where needed and growing into a permanent location. Work with the store manager to recruit and motivate staff, drive promotions and maintain stock control.

You’ll lead with customer service in mind, hit targets, and help create a welcoming, efficient store environment. Full-time role with training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management with ability to lead teams.
• Strong customer service and sales focus.
• Proven decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Willing to travel across stores in the area with a vehicle.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Retail management experience

Customer service & sales

Leadership

Decision-making

Travel readiness

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Lead with Confidence, Grow Your Career – Become an Assistant Store Manager Designate

Location: 25 Humberstone Gate, Haymarket Towers, Leicester, Leicestershire LE1 1WA

Designate Role – willing to travel within 1 hour of your base store until assigned a permanent location.

Hours per Week: 39 hours

Shift pattern: Full-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, will be discussed further at interview.

Salary: £33,450.00 - £35,000.00 per annum

Why Superdrug?

At Superdrug, our customers and our teams are at the heart of everything we do. Loved for our accessible health and beauty, value, variety, expert advice & top-notch service.

If you love leading teams, delivering excellent customer service, and driving sales, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The Role

As an Assistant Store Manager Designate, you’ll travel between different stores in your area, supporting where you’re needed most. It’s a great way to meet new teams, build your skills, and enjoy plenty of variety in your day. You won’t be on the move forever though—this role is designed to help you grow, with the goal of moving into a permanent store and developing your career.

Day to day 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.

About you

• Bringing fresh ideas from your previous experience in retail management, ideally 1+ years
• 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)
• This role involves travel across stores in the area; therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred.

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
• Get instant access to Stream. 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.

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