Assistant Manager

Boots UK; Hardwick (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to 24/7 counselling and support

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy chain is seeking an Assistant Manager to enhance customer service and operational standards. Candidates should have experience in a customer-facing role and be capable of leading and developing a team. The role includes auditing, data interpretation, and ensuring efficient store operations. This position is full-time with a commitment to inclusivity and employee support, including various benefits like retirement plans and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team within a customer-facing setting.
• Understanding of how to achieve performance goals through inspiring and coaching a team.
• Collaborative personality suited for a team-centred environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver customer and patient care.
• Responsible for team performance and development.
• Ensure efficient retail and pharmacy business operations.
• Conduct reviews, audits, and risk assessments.
• Interpret data and react to customer needs.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

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‑centred environment

It would be Great If You Also Have

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

Our Benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you – find out more at boots.jobs/rewards.

Why Boots

At Boots, 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.

What’s Next

Once you apply for this role, you will be invited to take a timed online assessment. After you complete the assessment, our team will review your application and be in touch to update you.

This role is advertised as full‑time. We are open to discussing part‑time and job‑share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a pre‑employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) or an Access NI Check.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Other
• Industries: Retail