Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager | West Cumbria | Retail | Up to £34,000 plus bonus

Rapidly expanding retailer and the market leader in their sector!

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about people, performance, and delivering results, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your retail career with a business that continues to grow year after year.

Our client is a well-known, high-volume retailer, recognised for outstanding value and excellent customer service. With exciting expansion plans and new store openings, they are looking to develop and invest in future Store Managers.

As an Assistant Store Manager, reporting to the Store Manager and leading a strong team, you will play a key role in driving sales, operational excellence and customer satisfaction. You'll take ownership of key KPIs including wages, wastage and shrinkage, while also ensuring high standards across customer service, compliance, audits and store presentation.

Assistant Store Manager Responsibilities;

• Managing the day-to-day running of a department

• Acting as Duty Manager for the entire store in the absence of Store Management

• Supporting Store Management in delivering company KPI's

• Leading, motivating, and developing your team to deliver exceptional customer service

• Maintaining high standards of store presentation, stock control, shrinkage, and administration compliance

• Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety policies and legislation

• Using management information to make informed business decisions

• Driving operational efficiency and commercial performance

The Ideal Assistant Store Manager Candidate;

• Has a proven track record in a fast-paced retail environment

• Enjoys being on the shop floor and leading by example

• Demonstrates strong operational, leadership, planning, organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Is target-driven with a strong customer focus

• Is highly motivated, ambitious, and eager to progress

• Is a self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing retailer that offers real career progression, responsibility and the chance to be part of an exciting success story.

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