Assistant Manager - Retail

Job Title: Assistant Manager (Retail)

Location: Ambleside

Salary: Circa starting salary £27,000 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hrs, rota basis to be worked during Mon - Sun 9.00am - 5.30pm

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join and support the team at our wonderful Rockshop attraction in Ambleside. We pride ourselves on showing a warm friendly welcome to al. Being part of the Rockshop Team you will deliver a unique, exciting interactive experience as we invite customers of all ages to jump in to our Gem Pit, take part in our very own Dinosaur Den themed treasure hunt, or to get creative in our Pippin Bead Bar.

This role is suited to someone who has experience in retail management and has proven customer care skills. You will have the chance to share your ideas and vision contributing to our continued growth whilst focussing on providing a unique customer experience.

Our world is full of Gemstones, Fossils, Crystals and Minerals and as a friendly family run business, Rockshop Ambleside works together with our Wholesale outlet that sources and imports our quality goods.

Main duties will include:

• Providing great service to our customers
• Meet & greet our customers
• Supervising customers involved in our interactive experiences
• Operating the tills & general retail duties
• Managing stock rotation
• Monthly stock counts
• Ensuring shop displays & merchandise are replenished, tidy & clean
• Assisting and supporting the Shop Manager

Requirements:

• Friendly & Professional approach
• A positive, "can-do & will do" attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office & Excel
• Knowledge or experience of SAP Business 1 would be an advantage

Benefits:

• 30 Days Holiday
• Staff discount
• Company
• Pension, Bonus

Additional Information:

When applying you should provide a covering letter telling us why you are suitable for the position and your availability to commence work.

All candidates must be currently eligible to both live and work in the UK.

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and covering letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Assistant Branch Manager, Assistant Retail Manager, Assistant Manager, Sales Manager, Sales, Assistant Store Manager, Manager, Store Supervisor, Store Assistant, Retail Supervisor, Retail Executive, Customer Service Manager, Customer Sales Manager, Merchandiser may also be considered for this role.