Assistant Manager

The Boots Company PLC; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days holidays per year pro rata

Generous employee discounts

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Tax Saver scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Boots Ireland is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the Store Leader in delivering outstanding customer care and operational standards on the shop floor across retail and pharmacy.

You will lead and inspire a team, coach for performance, and manage stock, costs and risk while delivering great service.

This role offers a supportive environment with flexible working options and a focus on equal opportunity and employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team within a customer facing setting.
• Ability to coach and develop a team to meet performance goals.
• Collaborative personality and ability to thrive in a team-centered environment.
• Experience in community pharmacy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to deliver business growth by providing care to customers and patients.
• Be responsible for performance and development through coaching and reviews.
• Deliver a sustainable retail and pharmacy store operation with stock availability and cost control.
• Conduct regular reviews, audits and risk assessments to protect patient and public safety.
• Interpret data and trends to react quickly to changing customer needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching & development

Customer service excellence

Collaboration

Job description

As an Assistant Manager you will support your Store Leader to deliver excellent customer care and operational standards every day by connecting with customers to gain a deep understanding of their needs.

Working across both retail and pharmacy, you will lead and inspire your team by demonstrating your leadership skills on the shop floor, showcasing how to provide brilliant service and care.

Key responsibilities:

• You will lead your team to deliver business growth by providing care to our customers and patients
• You’ll be responsible for the performance and development of your team which you will deliver through regular coaching and reviews
• Deliver a sustainable and efficient retail and pharmacy business in your store to ensure stock availability, control costs, minimise loss and meet our customers’ expectations
• Conduct regular reviews, audits and risk assessments to protect patient and public safety
• Interpret data, trends and insights to work at pace and react to the changing needs of the customer

What you’ll need to have

• Experience leading a team within a customer facing setting
• An understanding of how to achieve performance goals through inspiring and coaching a team
• A collaborative personality and able to succeed in a team-centered environment

It would be great if you also have

• Experience working within community pharmacy
• Confidence with navigating and embracing new technology

Our benefits

• Company Pension
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days holidays per year pro rata (excluding Public Holidays)
• Generous employee discounts and benefit schemes
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Tax Saver scheme
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Programme

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you

Why Boots?

We're always looking for people who care; people who go the extra mile to change things for the better. You'll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we can change for the better.

We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to be at your best.

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