Our client is looking to recruit a talented and ambitious Assistant Store Manager who can bring strong leadership, direction and motivation to their large format fast moving discount consumer goods store and warehouse. This role has great career potential for the right candidate.
Assistant Store Manager
Sunderland
£25,000 - £30,000 per annum
Full time, 42.5 hours per week, sociable hours
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Our client operates a large store and warehouse.
Due to continued success, they are looking for an Assistant Store Manager to help oversee their store and warehouse teams.
The business is proud of their staff and there is huge potential for career progression. There is no need to wait for vacancies – promotions are based on contribution and potential.
About the role:
As an Assistant Store Manager you will be leading teams of up to 30 staff, responsible for:
Staff efficiency, motivation and morale
Customer service standards
Operational standards
Stock availability
Store presentation
Your main areas of focus will include:
Supervising shop floor and warehouse operations
Managing the goods inward, replenishment and till activities
Being a great management role model to those around you
Maintaining the efficiency and productivity of the store and warehouse staff
Ensuring standards are maintained and processes are followed
Staff training
Project management
Managing shrinkage, wastage and security
Key-holding and alarm call out duties
Hours
The store is open 7 days (Monday to Friday 7-6, Saturday 8-5 and Sunday 10-4)
Hours are 42.5 per week (usually over 4-5 days), planned on a rota basis
No night shift / late night working
About you:
Reporting to the Store Manager, the ideal Assistant Store Manager will:
Be an inspirational and motivational leader
Be highly organised and dedicated
Have real attention to detail
Have good numeric and communication skills
Demonstrate good spatial awareness
Be a quick learner (people and processes)
Be equally comfortable managing or getting stuck in if needed
Be passionate and energetic – set the pace and standards for others to follow
Tackle problems head on (continuous improvement)
Be able to set, lead and follow procedures
Successful candidates will thrive on the everyday challenges of modern, fast moving retail environments.
Supervisory experience is essential
Experience of using computers e.g. Word / Excel
Retail or service environment experience preferred
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Pension
On-the-job training
Potential for career progression
Joining an already established local company
No late night / night shift working required
Elements of uniform provided
Staff radios and duty manager phones provided
Free parking
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
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