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Retail Assistant Manager

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Superdrug

Dec 19

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
  • Derby

AI generated summary

  • You love helping others succeed, excel at achieving sales goals, prioritize exceptional customer service, and bring fresh thinking from your previous retail or assistant management experience.
  • You will manage and support your team, enhance customer experience, drive sales, ensure stock availability, and maintain cost control while collaborating with the Store Manager.

Requirements

  • You love watching others succeed in their careers
  • You thrive on hitting key performance indicators and achieving sales & profit goals
  • You appreciate the importance of great customer service and get satisfaction from exceeding your customers’ expectations
  • Your previous retail experience with roles such as a Assistant Management or similar, you bring us fresh thinking.

Responsibilities

  • Our Assistant Store Managers go beyond just great management skills, they share their expertise and support their team to grow and develop.
  • A strong focus on delivering a great customer experience whilst meeting targets and increasing sales (it doesn’t hurt to beat the competition either).
  • A passion for Beauty and Health products, Retail and Customer satisfaction alongside a sense of pride for every member of your team will be the foundation for all the success you and your team achieve.
  • You will work alongside your Store Manager to lead your team to beat sales and service targets.
  • You will work together to identify and explore opportunities to grow sales, ensure optimum stock range and availability, whilst maintaining strict cost and stock control.

FAQs

What is the job title for the position available?

The job title is Retail Assistant Manager.

Where is the job location?

The job is located at 37 Idlewells Centre, Sutton In Ashfield NG17 1BP.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours are 39 hours per week.

What is the shift pattern for this role?

The shift pattern is full-time with flexible shifts across mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends, to be discussed further at the interview.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary is up to £29,000 per annum.

What qualities are desired in a candidate for the Assistant Manager role?

Candidates should enjoy inspiring others, managing a team to deliver great customer service, and have a good business sense while knowing how to have fun.

What previous experience is required for this role?

Previous retail experience in Assistant Management or a similar position is required.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits include a competitive salary, up to 25% bonus, 30% staff discount, up to 33 days annual leave, training and progression opportunities, pension and life assurance, employee assistance programs, and more.

Is sales performance a focus for this role?

Yes, the role has a strong focus on hitting key performance indicators and achieving sales and profit goals.

What kind of discounts do employees receive?

Employees receive a 30% staff discount.

How does the company support family leave?

The company offers enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption leave, along with company sick pay and pregnancy loss support.

Is there an opportunity for internal progression?

Yes, there are excellent training and internal progression opportunities as Superdrug Store Managers are a key focus for future Area Managers.

How does Superdrug assist employees in managing their finances?

Superdrug provides instant access to Wagestream, a tool that allows employees to track their earnings in real-time and access a percentage of their pay as they earn it.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Our purpose is quite simply to be the best in everyday accessible beauty and health. We are committed to bring innovation and the latest styles and trends to every high street in the UK and Southern Ireland at fantastic prices. As well as the best big beauty and health brands, our customers will also find a host of exclusive products that they won’t find anywhere else. Plus our Superdrug Own Brand collection is not only great value, it is excellent quality and all our beauty and toiletries Own Brand products carry the leaping bunny symbol which show they are certified by Cruelty Free International. We currently have over 800 stores including stores in the Republic Of Ireland and employ 12,500 colleagues. 200 stores have pharmacies with pharmacy consulting rooms. We currently have 15 stores with nurse clinics offering health checks but there’s much more to who we are. At Superdrug we’re part of the biggest health and beauty retailer in the world – A.S. Watson Group, operating retail stores across Europe and Asia. A key element to our brand's success is ensuring that our team is trained to give customers the service and quality they deserve. Through our retail academy team members are given the skills, confidence and knowledge to offer customers the best beauty and health advice on the high street.