SPAR Chester Road - Assistant Manager

James Hall; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail firm is seeking an Assistant Manager for its SPAR store in Sunderland. Responsibilities include supporting the Store Manager, leading a motivated team, and ensuring high customer service standards. The ideal candidate will possess prior management experience and a passion for team development. Competitive salary and benefits including staff discount and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Loyalty Award

Apprenticeships and further training

Staff Discount

Learning and Development

Grocery Aid support

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience of leading a team within a retail environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
• A passion for developing colleagues through apprenticeships and in-house training.
• Ability to deal with conflict in an effective professional manner.
• The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of budgeting and targets.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of health & safety legislation within the retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in developing a motivated team.
• Lead your team in providing outstanding customer service.
• Develop and support colleagues while driving sales.

Skills

Supervisory or management experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to motivate and lead a team

Conflict resolution skills

Job description

Overview

Role overview

SPAR Assistant Manager

Contract Type: Temporary (12 month contract)

Hours of work: 39 hours per week

Location: SPAR Chester Road,161 - 165a Chester Rd, Sunderland, SR4 7HS

Salary: Competitive

Through our company owned stores division, G&E Murgatroyd, we own and operate over 160 SPAR stores across the north of England and are proud to offer our customers a modern and convenient shopping experience.

Our SPAR colleagues from retail stores to Head office are an amazing and integral part of the James Hall & Co family. We understand the importance of our stores in the communities they serve, and we are excited to continue expanding in the future.

More About the Role

As an Assistant Manager, the store will be your responsibility in the absence of the Store Manager. You will gain valuable experience to help you take your next step in management. It means you\'ll take responsibility of everything from ordering stock to training employees and driving sales whilst ensuring our high levels of customer service.

Responsibilities

• To support the Store Manager in developing a motivated and empowered team through a positive and innovative management style
• Lead your team in providing outstanding customer service
• Develop and support colleagues through driving sales and maximising profit

A Few Things About You

We are looking for Assistant Managers who are confident, proud and passionate about delivering an amazing customer experience and with an ability to motivate and lead a team.

Below are just some of the things we look out for in our future Assistant Managers

• Previous supervisory or management experience of leading a team within a retail environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships
• A passion for developing colleagues through apprenticeships and in-house training
• Ability to deal with conflict in an effective professional manner
• The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of budgeting and targets
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of health & safety legislation within the retail environment

Why choose us?

• Loyalty Award – You are the most important part of our business and the relationships you build with our customers is what makes us special. As a new store colleague, you will receive an additional £0.75 per hour which will paid to you in a lump sum on the pay day after your anniversary date.
• Apprenticeships and further training – We believe in investing in our colleagues and that is why you will have ample opportunity to gain relevant qualifications and progress within the business.
• Staff Discount – We want to make a difference where we can, that is why you will receive a current store discount of 20%.
• Learning and Development – We want all of our colleagues to reach their full potential. That is why you will benefit from our in-house learning and development team who will provide you access to fully funded accredited training and industry recognised qualifications.
• Grocery Aid - We work with the national charity Grocery Aid to provide all colleagues a 24/7 helpline service that is free, independent and confidential. Grocery Aid also offer a wide range of other fantastic services to support you when you need it across financial, practical and emotional issues.

Please note if we receive a high number of applicants, we may close the advert early. We advise interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to avoid disappointment.