Retail Assistant Store Manager: Lead & Develop Team

Poundland & Dealz; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Birthday day off

Annual bonus

Wellbeing resources

Staff Shop discounts

Earned wage access

Training and development

Life assurance

Pension

Job summary

Poundland is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in leading and inspiring the team to deliver outstanding service and store standards. You will be at the heart of the store, driving performance, coaching staff, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

As a people-focused leader, you will develop your team, monitor sales and performance, and uphold a safe, welcoming environment for colleagues and customers.

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience and essential people leadership skills will help you thrive.
• Strong organisation, commercial awareness, and the ability to stay calm in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager to lead, motivate, and inspire the team.
• Drive customer service excellence and coaching of team members.
• Oversee stock management, store operations, and loss prevention.
• Support the development of future succession and lead by example.

Skills

People leadership

Customer service

Stock management

Operational excellence

Job description

Poundland is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in leading and inspiring the team to deliver outstanding service and store standards. You will be at the heart of the store, driving performance, coaching staff, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

As a people-focused leader, you will develop your team, monitor sales and performance, and uphold a safe, welcoming environment for colleagues and customers.