Deputy Store Manager

Deputy Store Manager - Wallsend - £30,000 - £32,000 p/a

This is one of the world's largest specialty retailers. They operate both online, and via retail stores, with over 140 stores spread across Europe and the UK.

Are you up for the challenge?
 

About the Role

We are looking for  a Duty Manager for a store in Wallsend. Are you our this retailers next Retail hero?  and looking to progress your retail management career?  

Its a very exciting time of growth for this retailer,  so come and join in the fun.

Responsibilities:

Sales

• Deliver, maximise and exceed sales targets in store 
• Maintain availability of all products is maintained on the Shop Floor
• Ensure the team’s familiarity with all products in all departments
• Make sure all customer purchases are carried out in accordance with Company guidelines 

Customer Service

• Ensure that all customer queries are dealt with promptly and effectively
• Achieve and maintain company standards on housekeeping, floor presentation and space planning
• Participate in weekly stock takes - identify and report abnormal counts to the Store Manager

Staffing/Operations

• Managing a loarge retail team of up to 25 at any given time
• Ensure staffing levels match the business needs, or events in-store
• Prepare, monitor and action daily task board
• Actively drive the team’s knowledge of Top Sellers and Department Stock Loss
• Assist Store Manager with all staffing issues, i.e. training and performance reviews
• Cash handling/Security/ daily spot checks on all tills
• Ensure that company cash/stock handling procedures are adhered to at all times
• Responsible for the opening and closing of the Store 

You

• Have a proven track record as a Duty Manager in a fast paced retail environment
• Be able to demonstrate a high level of operational, leadership, planning, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Be target driven and customer service orientated
• Be highly motivated and ambitious

Benefits

• An attractive competitive salary and bonus package
• A benefits package inclusive of:
  • 4 weeks annual leave rising according to length of service
  • Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance Cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • In-store discount
  • Company Maternity and Paternity Payments
  • Special Life-Event Gifts
  • Length of Service Awards

If your up for some fun then apply today…