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Assistant Store Manager

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Peacocks

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
  • Reading

AI generated summary

  • You should have commercial awareness, strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to drive sales, and good training and development abilities.
  • You will drive sales, manage daily operations, promote profitability, ensure excellent customer service, and lead, coach, and motivate your team to achieve targets.

Requirements

  • Commercial awareness and proactive approach.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to drive sales through team leadership.
  • Good training and development capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Help drive sales through effective team management.
  • Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the store, ensuring costs are contained within targets.
  • Maximise store profitability by promoting sales within the store.
  • Ensure exceptional customer service is delivered consistently.
  • Manage, coach, and motivate the team to meet all targets, leading by example.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Assistant Store Manager?

The primary responsibilities include driving sales through effective team management, assisting in day-to-day store operations, maximizing store profitability, ensuring exceptional customer service, and managing, coaching, and motivating the team to meet targets.

Is fashion retail experience necessary for this position?

No, fashion retail experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided to all new employees.

What qualifications are required for the Assistant Store Manager role?

Key qualifications include commercial awareness, a proactive approach, excellent leadership and communication skills, the ability to drive sales through team leadership, and good training and development capabilities.

What benefits does Peacocks offer to the Assistant Store Manager?

Peacocks offers 30 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), an increase to 33 days after 3 years of service, auto-enrolment pension, staff discount, a dynamic work environment, full training, and an opportunity to gain an industry-recognized qualification within 18 months.

Is there an opportunity for career advancement within the company?

Yes, Peacocks is a forward-thinking business that offers excellent career prospects and opportunities for advancement.

How can I apply for the Assistant Store Manager position?

If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, you can click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application.

What type of work environment can I expect at Peacocks?

You can expect an exciting and dynamic work environment at Peacocks that encourages teamwork and personal development.

Are there any specific training programs provided?

Yes, Peacocks provides full training for the Assistant Store Manager role and the opportunity to gain an industry-recognized qualification within the first 18 months.

What is the location of the Assistant Store Manager position?

The position is located in Reading.

Is prior management experience necessary to apply for this role?

While prior management or supervisory experience within a retail outlet is preferred, it is not necessarily a strict requirement, and full training will be offered to successful applicants.

Great value womens fashion, menswear and childrens clothing.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1884
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Established in 1884, Peacocks started life as a Penny Bazaar & has evolved into one of the longest standing value fashion retailers on the British High Street. We have over 4500 employees across our 350 UK stores, Head Office & Distribution centres with future plans for further expansion. We believe creating a work environment where people have a real sense of belonging is vital to our continued success and we are proud that we continue to retain the values of a family culture. Right from the beginning you can expect to feel part of our team, knowing that you are supported and helping you understand what is expected from you and what you can expect from us. We make no secret that if we are to be at the cutting edge as a competitive high street value fashion retailer we need colleagues who are prepared to work hard, are passionate about what they do and are adaptable to new ideas in a fast paced business. In return we can provide a place where people not only enjoy but a place where people want to work.