About the Role
Our client is looking for a motivated and customer-focused Assistant Store Manager to support the day-to-day running of a busy store. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong sales and people management experience who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service and driving business performance.
You will work closely with the Store Manager, taking ownership of key areas of the business and stepping up to lead the store in their absence.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive sales performance by maximising opportunities and converting enquiries
Support customers in making informed decisions through a consultative approach
Deliver exceptional customer service, resolving queries and complaints professionally
Support, coach and motivate team members to achieve individual and store targets
Organise staff rotas, delegate tasks, and assist with performance management
Provide training and ongoing development to enhance team capability
Take full responsibility for the store in the absence of the Store Manager
Support the delivery of revenue and growth targets
Maintain high operational standards across all areas of the store
Ensure all company systems, policies and procedures are followed
Assist in creating and implementing local marketing plans
Build relationships within the local community to promote the business
Maintain a safe, clean, and well-presented store environment
Ensure health & safety standards are consistently met
Participate in charity initiatives, with dedicated time to support volunteering and fundraising activities
Requirements
Previous experience in a people management role
Strong sales and customer service background
Highly organised with good numeracy skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example
Benefits
Staff discount on storage and retail products
Comprehensive training and development programme
Competitive bonus scheme
Contributory pension scheme
30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Employee perks scheme
Additional benefits after a qualifying period
Please note:
As you can appreciate we are currently overwhelmed with applications of individuals looking for both short term and permanent work and we can therefore only contact those applications that have relevant skills for positions that we currently have available. Should you not hear from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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