Job Title: Assistant Store Manager

Location: Slough, High Wycombe, Amersham

Salary: £35,000 to £44,000 per annum

Role: Permanent - Full-Time Permanent



Overview



This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading brands as an Assistant Manager.



If you want to join a business achieving huge year-on-year growth, opening new UK retail sites weekly, receive unlimited progression and help build a team that is synonymous with success – This could be the opportunity for you!



Ideal Candidate

· Experience as a Manager or Leader within fast-paced Retail or Hospitality sectors would be an advantage, although any hospitality, leisure or retail management background will be considered

· Motivated by results, be excited by achieving high standards and excel in delivering excellent customer service

· Possess a high attention to detail, understand company procedures and be naturally able to deliver clear instructions

· Be open to travelling within a 45 minute radius of your home location and other locally commutable stores

· A pro-active, solution focused individual, able to prioritise, delegate and develop a team driven to achieve specific targets



The Role – Key Responsibilities

· Managing, coaching and developing a team to achieve outstanding results

· Deputise for the Store Manager to ensure all processes/ procedures are adhered to and all compliance is managed professionally

· Set and implement tasks to ensure the team deliver effective service, stock management and customer flow

· Deliver and maximise exceptional sales results through excellent execution of a clearly defined operating plan

· Drive the team to meet and exceed all targets and ensure they are set clear targets to reach their potential

· Completion of daily stock ordering to drive store availability

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £35,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Management: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence Location: In person

*Competitive Salary Monthy BONUS 50% Employee Discount Leading Outdoor Retailer**

Who are we? At 370+ stores globally and over 3000 employees we are a leading outdoor retailer, with an always-evolving attitude. You can find out about our fantastic own-brand products, as well as our newly launched brands, such as Animal, at [website] We’re working hard on sustainability, introducing more and more organic and recycled products- One Planet. Check out our “Inside the Outdoors” section, where you can explore the outdoors, find expert advice on how to choose your ski pants or top tips for dog owners, and learn about some of our charity ventures.

• International- we have stores in Europe across Poland, Germany and Austria, across the pond in Canada and the USA, and our latest adventure is in New Zealand!
• Animal was acquired by Mountain Warehouse and re-launched in the Summer of 2021, initially with an online presence only, before we moved to showcasing a range in some of our stores. We are so excited to be opening our first stores.

About the role

Our Assistant Managers form a duo with their Store Managers, driving a successful store through sales, KPIs and people. You will be responsible for leading, developing and inspiring your team, in an environment where product knowledge is really important to our customer who often has a real passion for the outdoors. They’ll expect us to have a great looking store and a team that can deliver a high level of customer service, sharing their own passion and helping everyone enjoy the great outdoors. We’re all Brand Ambassadors here!

About you

We are looking for passionate and driven people from a similar work background…Retail Management experience is a must, organisational skills second to none, a commercial hero, a flair for Visual Merchandising. We’d love you to maybe have some clothing experience, but it’s not essential…however, a hands-on and enthusiastic attitude is!

Why join us?

• Monthly Bonus scheme
• 50% Employee Discount across Mountain Warehouse and Animal, with a twice-yearly uniform allowance
• 1 weekend off per month, with 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, and a Colleague Hardship Scheme
• Employee Referral Incentive…unlimited
• Auto-enrolment Pension scheme
• A stable, successful and supported environment…so many of our team have grown their career here

Interested?

If you love the buzz of retail and strive to achieve, then come on our journey, and join us - inside the outdoors!

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Referral programme

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Experience:

• Retail management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In ID: wst - ASM

Lotus Sanctuary is a community interest company. We operate nationally, providing transitional supported housing to vulnerable adults and families at risk of homelessness and private sector rental accommodation. For our supported residents, we provide Intensive Housing Management services which aim to empower residents with the right tools to live independently by managing a tenancy and household.

For every person we’ve helped reach independence, we know there are many more that could benefit as the demand for housing out paces the supply. We are constantly expanding our services by growing our housing provision and the number of residents we empower.

Our aim is to end homelessness and the size of our task is what keeps us motivated.

The Role:

You will play a critical role in the growth of Lotus Sanctuary and its new retail division, Lotus Living. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing charity retailer at the very start of its journey. You will be responsible for operating our first full retail store, brining life to our goals of ending homelessness and helping vulnerable people around the country. We are looking for someone who is both passionate and committed, brimming with energy and motivated to succeed. You will be responsible for the daily running of your store, building a team of volunteers, and ensuring that our customers receive the very best service at all times. 21 hours per week Monday to Saturday.Evening and weekend work may be required depending on business needs.

Key role responsibilities:

• Oversee volunteer workers in their duties
• Support the manager to train and coach volunteers as needed to ensure their constant improvement and performance
• Maximize sales in the store, making effective use of sales data to monitor bestselling items and build strong promotions within your store
• Provide excellent customer service
• Create and maintain strong visual merchandising displays
• Drive Gift Aid sales by engaging with all donors
• Maintain the store in good order
• Ensure all security measures are adhered to
• Deputize for the Store Manager in their absence

What is in it for you?

• 24 days contractual annual leave plus 8 normal public bank holidays.
• Paid leave for your Birthday.
• Discounts on high street shopping and online.
• Remote working, if applicable for your role.
• Recruitment referral awards.

Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

A full UK driving license is desirable.

The role may be subject to DBS checks.

Please also visit us on LinkedIn.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 21 per week

Salary: £10.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Derby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Health and Safety legislation and best practice: 1 year management position: 1 year (required)

Assitant Store Manager (40 hours per week) - Braehead Glasgow

· Assistant Store Manager

· Braehead Glasgow

· £22,000 - £23,000 per annum

· 40 hours per week

· Full-time, permanent

THE Candidate

We are looking for passionate, sales-driven brand ambassadors. To be a Thomas SABO brand ambassador, you must be passionate about the brand, our products and our customers.

THE Requirement

• Previous 1-2 years’ experience at Assistant Store Manager
• Passionate, driven individuals with strong customer service skills
• Proven sales track record and the demonstrated ability to meet and exceed your personal sales KPIs
• Premium retail experience
• Ability to work well in a team environment and lead by example
• Experience of opening/closing a standalone store
• Flexible to work in other local stores as required

THE Reward

• Competitive base salary, monthly bonus, commission on every item sold
• Exciting incentives
• Generous jewellery allowance and discount
• Nationwide opportunities across Boutiques and Concession Counters
• Frequent training to aid your career growth and progression within Thomas SABO
• Fantastic benefits from day one of your employment

THE Company

Thomas SABO is an innovative, international lifestyle company, which creates inspiring jewellery and watches. Our driving forces are a love of fashion and a fascination for creating unique, highly expressive accessories that allow you to express your personality. At its core, the Thomas SABO vision is inextricably linked to that of Thomas Sabo himself. He is the founder, visionary and mentor of the company as you see it today.

Hero designs from all the collections, such as Charm Club, love knots, beaded bracelets, the iconic rings and the wheel of Karma, have acquired cult status in the Thomas SABO world.

Extraordinary attention to detail is paid in the creation of our on-trend designs, which range from classic and elegant, to cool and eclectic.

THE Commitment

At Thomas SABO, inclusivity and diversity are essential parts of our brand. We are committed to providing a supportive workplace where everyone in our team feels valued, included and most importantly, can be themselves at work.

We strive to provide opportunities for career growth and encourage individual successes, recognizing talent and celebrating achievements.

Thomas SABO is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Please note that due to large volume of applicants only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £22,000.00-£23,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location

About the opportunity...

Grab your basket there’s a lot more in store for you

We are recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager to deliver against KPIs in a challenging retail environment. You will support the Store Manager in leading the store team to provide excellent store standards and provide amazing service to our customers every day.

You will always be ready to adapt to change, learn new things and lead your team to mobilise the retail plan. You will be the face of the store and your local community, and despite the many tasks you are responsible for every day, always provide amazing customer service.

This role comes with the ability to study Retail Team Leader Level 3 qualification through an apprenticeship, (in England, Wales and Northern Ireland).

What you'll be doing as an Assistant Store Manager...

• Working with the Store Manager to drive sales through consistent focus on merchandising, standards and the corporate footprint
• Use your organisational and planning skills to support the management of the stores' people-related activities, i.e., training, induction, recruitment, and people management
• Drive fun and friendly customer service at the till point and throughout the shop floor.

What you'll need as an Assistant Store Manager...

• Success in leading and managing operational teams
• Experience in delivering sales and inventory targets within a dynamic retail environment
• Understand the importance of exceeding sales targets and meeting budgets
• Understand the importance of providing an amazing customer service experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers and colleagues
• A self-motivated and resilient manager who is a team player and deals with challenges with a positive and proactive outlook
• To be computer literate with experience in Excel.

What we offer...

• This role comes with the ability to study Retail Team Leader Level 3 qualification through an apprenticeship, (in England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
• Competitive salary
• Potential to earn uncapped bonus
• An eight-week induction programme
• Continuous Learning and Development opportunities
• Career Progression
• Colleague discount
• Colleague benefits portal including an extensive range of discounts at national and local retailers
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – providing support 24 hours a day.

About us...

Since opening its first store in Burton-upon-Trent in 1990, Poundland & Dealz, has built a network of over 850 stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, offering top brands and great quality own brand products that provide customers with amazing value every day.

Poundland & Dealz offers thousands of quality products in store with over 1,000 well-known brands in 17 shopping categories including food and drink, health and beauty, household, gardening, DIY, pet, stationery, books, DVDs and toys. It is on a journey from a single price to a simple price point retailer. While the majority of items in its stores are at its original £1 price point, it is extending ranges above and below £1 that also offer amazing value.

Now part of Pepco Group with over 2,500 stores across Europe, Poundland also trades internationally in the Republic of Ireland through its Dealz brand. Dealz has a growing store base in both Poland and Spain.

Within the UK Poundland has also rolled out its fashion brand PEP&CO to approximately 300 of its larger stores. PEP&CO, launched in 2015 as a standalone brand, offers customers a full range of women’s, men’s and kids’ fashion and is now bringing new style to Poundland with simple low pricing on family fashion that’s hard to find on local high streets.

PEP&CO was also nominated in the 2019 Retail Week Awards as Private Label of The Year.

Sounds like you? apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Retail management: 1 year (required)

Work Kingdom (required)

Assistant Charity Store Manager

Location:Aspens Charities Crowborough Charity Shop, Fenbank Shopping Centre

Responsible To:Store Manager

Hours of Work:14 hours per week Flexibility required

Cover annual leave and sickness.

9am-5pm

Shift Pattern:7 days per week (8 hours per day, with 1-hour lunch break)

Salary:£11.55 (per hour)

What you can expect from us:

• Fantastic paid training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care)
• Paid DBS (we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)
• Flexible work arrangements with opportunities to take on additional bank shifts too
• 30 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) / Pro rata dependent on hours. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
• Nest Pension and Death in Service Benefit
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programmeand Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Aspens High Street Stores -20% discount on all items for Aspens’ staff stores: Bexhill, Crowborough, Hampden Park, Paddock Wood, Seaford
• Bluebell cafe-Discounted staff menu available
• Refer a Friend scheme, so you can earn up to £250 for every person you refer to work for Aspens
• Recognition schemes, including ‘Employee of the Month’

About the Role:

At Aspens We work across Kent and Sussex; supporting individuals with autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities across residential care homes, supported living homes, day services and our fantastic outreach programme.

Our Charity shops play a huge role in the fundraising and generation income that helps allow Aspens to support people on a daily basis.

As Assistant Store Manager you will work at our Charity Shop based in Crowborough. Your role may also at times require you to provide cover in our other charities shops when colleagues are on sick leave or annual leave.

In your role as Assistant Manager your duties will include:

• Assisting the management of the day to day running of the shop in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Optimising sales.
• Maintaining effective stock management and merchandising.
• Training and supervising shop volunteers.
• Carrying out shop administration.
• Ensuring Aspens policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
• willing to volunteer some hours in order to stay up to date with volunteer staff
• Weekend working Expect Sundays as store is closed,
• Flexible and able to cover annual leave sickness and meetings .

About You:

As our ideal Assistant Store Manager you will have a passion for retail and for the charity sector. You should have previous experience in a retail or customer facing role and will ideally have held a leadership or management role previously.

It is desirable that you have previously worked for a charity or have at least some knowledge of the running of charity shops, including the coordination of volunteers.

Most importantly you should have strong customer service skills, be organised and have fantastic communication capabilities.

Whilst working at Aspens you will be supported to complete all essential training as well as role specific training. You will be encouraged to strive for personal progression, with new roles and opportunities often available to internal staff. Finally, with flexible working opportunities you should be able to find a role that suits your schedule, offering a great work-life balance whilst still providing the challenges and rewards of working in care.



How to Apply:

Simply click ‘Apply Now’ and one of our team will be in touch!

Any offer is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, which we will complete on your behalf if you don't already have one, and satisfactory employment references. We will consider job share and part time arrangements for all posts in line with the needs of the Charity.

Aspens Charities are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Aspens is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Please NOTE: It is a condition of your employment with Aspens Charities that you comply with our COVID-19 policy, including weekly testing.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £11.55 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 14 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

• Charity experience?

Experience:

• Leadership: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In deadline: 10/06/2024