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Assistant Store Manager

TEMPLEWOOD RECRUITMENT LTD
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 8TY

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The Assistant Manager role involves supporting the Store Manager and taking on their responsibilities when they are absent, focusing on customer service and staff management.
  • Candidates should have people management experience, excellent communication skills, and a good level of numeracy and organization, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
  • The position is full-time, requiring 5 days of work per week, including some weekends and bank holidays, with a competitive salary of £30,000 per year.
  • Responsibilities include achieving sales targets, training employees, maintaining store standards, and promoting the store in the local community.
  • Additional benefits include a staff discount, training programs, a bonus scheme, 30 days of holiday, and participation in corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Our clients managers play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the store and providing customers with the client service they know and love. Our Assistant Managers are responsible for supporting the Store Manager and taking on their responsibilities if they’re away - as well as taking ownership of other crucial aspects of the store and staff.

This role is full-time, working 5 days out of 7, with some weekend and bank holiday working.

Who we’re looking for
  • Likes variety, has excellent communication skills, and can provide exceptional customer service
  • People management experience and self-motivation
  • A good level of numeracy and organisation
What you’ll doSales and Customer Service
  • Convert sales and help customers make informed decisions
  • Achieve sales targets by maximising sales opportunities
  • Provide stellar customer service, resolve complaints and address concerns, always keeping our values in mind
Supervise and Train Employees
  • Organise rotas, give sales training, delegate tasks and help with employee performance management
  • Motivate staff, giving praise when things go well and helping them improve in the areas they need to
  • Help others achieve their goals through leadership, giving encouragement and advice in how to meet budgets and get results
Assume Responsibility in the Store Manager's Absence
  • Develop and grow the store alongside the manager, achieving revenue and growth targets
  • Take full responsibility for the site when the manager is away, completing reports to give back to them upon their return
  • Demonstrate an active approach, getting involved fully to achieve our joint goals faster and with an exciting urgency
Maintenance and Administration
  • Take pride in the site and maintain excellent standards
  • Keep the site safe and healthy for staff and customers
  • Keep company systems, policies and procedures running smoothly, and assist with the creation and implementation of marketing plans to promote the store and create brand awareness
  • Promote the store in the local community by networking and liaising with local shops and businesses
Charity Participation
  • We’ve committed to Corporate Social Responsibility, meaning we all dedicate 1% of our working time to volunteering or raising funds for charity.
What we’ll give you
  • Staff discount on storage and retail products
  • Training and development programme
  • Great bonus scheme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • 30 days holiday, including bank holidays
  • Employee 'free perks’ scheme
  • Additional benefits after a qualifying period

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.