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Assistant Store Manager - Bridgend

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Claire's

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Cardiff
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma, one year of retail management experience, strong communication and math skills, ability to analyze sales, lift up to 75 lbs, and operate a POS system.
  • You will drive sales, deliver top-notch customer service, manage store operations, ensure effective merchandising, lead team training, and perform ear piercings after training.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum one year retail management experience
  • Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Sound understanding of mathematics and strong reading comprehension skills
  • Understands the importance of Customer Service
  • Ability to analyze sales reports and strategically problem solve
  • Ability to stand during scheduled shifts
  • Ability to maneuver up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally
  • Bending, stooping, extended reaching, climbing ladders and step stools while placing merchandise throughout the store and assisting customer
  • Ability to operate POS system

Responsibilities

  • Sales and profit: Driving and achieving retail store targets
  • Customer service: delivering the finest level of customer service
  • Store operations: keeping the store running smoothly
  • Commerciality: Ensuring your store is well merchandised and commercially correct
  • Team leadership: Assisting Store Manager in training and coaching the store team to enhance their skills and career development
  • Ear piercing (you will receive full training)

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of an Assistant Store Manager at Claire's?

The main responsibilities include driving sales and achieving retail store targets, delivering excellent customer service, managing store operations, merchandising, and assisting in team leadership and development.

Is previous retail management experience required for this position?

Yes, a minimum of one year of retail management experience is required.

What type of training will the Assistant Store Manager receive?

The Assistant Store Manager will receive full training in ear piercing as well as ongoing support for skill enhancement and career development.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with excellent communication and organizational skills, basic computer skills, and an understanding of customer service.

Are there physical requirements for this job?

Yes, applicants must be able to stand during scheduled shifts, maneuver up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally, and perform tasks such as bending, stooping, and climbing ladders.

What is the company culture like at Claire's?

Claire's fosters a fun work environment that encourages team members to wear the products and supports their development through training and career advancement opportunities.

Does Claire's provide accommodations for applicants during the recruitment process?

Yes, Claire's is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and will accommodate applicants' needs throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request.

What types of products does Claire's specialize in?

Claire's specializes in fashionable jewelry, accessories, and cosmetics products catering to a core customer base of children to young women.

Do I need to have strong mathematical skills for this position?

Yes, a sound understanding of mathematics is required to analyze sales reports and engage in strategic problem solving.

Will I have any involvement with the store's merchandising strategy?

Yes, part of the responsibility of the Assistant Store Manager includes ensuring that the store is well merchandised and commercially correct.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

For more than 60 years, Claire’s has opened the door to self-discovery for people of all ages. We’re dedicated to encouraging this through each experience and product discovery. As a global brand powerhouse for self-expression, we’re passionate about our purpose and our people. Trusted by consumers around the world, our Claire’s and Icing brands deliver immersive experiences through more than 2,600 company-operated Claire’s and Icing stores in North America and Europe, more than 275 Claire’s franchise stores primarily in the Middle East and South Africa, and over 13,000 concessions globally across 30 retail partners. Behind each consumer experience, is a team of truly inspirational people who show up as they are and encourage others to do the same every day. Supporting our team members as they grow, change and reinvent themselves is how we get stronger and more innovative as an organization, creating an inclusive and diverse culture that inspires us all to dream and achieve.