Assistant retail store manager - united kingdom, sunderland, tyne and wear

ability trade and diy is looking for a talented, inspirational assistant retail store manager to join their team. don’t miss this opportunity to make your mark at the largest independent trade and diy store in sunderland!

assistant retail store manager

sunderland sr2 9tx

salary £25,000 - £30,000 + excellent benefits

full time, permanent

please note: applicants must be eligible to work in the uk

ability is sunderland’s leading discount trade and diy supplier, with over 9,000 product lines on sale. our large site (3,000 sq. m) including store and warehouse, boasts a stock holding of over 700 pallets.

due to continued success we are looking for an assistant retail store manager to oversee our store and warehouse teams.

at ability we are proud of our staff and there is huge potential for career progression. there is no need to wait for vacancies – promotions are based on contribution and potential.

about the role

reporting to the operations manager, as assistant retail store manager you will be leading teams of up to 30 staff, responsible for:
staff efficiency, motivation and morale
customer service standards
operational standards
stock availability
store presentation

your main areas of focus will include:

supervising shop floor and warehouse operations
managing the goods inward, replenishment and till activities
being a great management role model to those around you
maintaining the efficiency and productivity of the store and warehouse staff
ensuring standards are maintained and processes are followed
staff training
project management
managing shrinkage, wastage and security
key-holding and alarm call out duties

hours

the store is open 7 days (monday to friday 7-6, saturday 8-5 and sunday 10-4)
standard hours are 42.5 per week (usually over 4-5 days), planned on a rota basis
alternative hours considered on a pro-rata salary scale.
no night shift / late night working

about you

the ideal assistant retail store manager will:

be an inspirational and motivational leader
be highly organised and dedicated
have real attention to detail
have good numeric and communication skills
demonstrate good spatial awareness
be a quick learner (people and processes)
be equally comfortable managing or getting stuck in if needed
be passionate and energetic – set the pace and standards for others to follow
tackle problems head on (continuous improvement)
be able to set, lead and follow procedures
successful candidates will thrive on the everyday challenges of modern, fast moving retail environments.
supervisory experience is essential
experience of using computers e.g. word / excel
retail or service environment experience preferred

benefits:

competitive salary
pension
on-the-job training
potential for career progression
joining an already established local company
no late night / night shift working required
elements of uniform provided
staff radios and duty manager phones provided
free parking

how to apply for the role:

if you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

you must be eligible to work in the uk.

other suitable skills and experience includes retail, wholesale, trade, floor manager, stock manager, quality assurance, supervisor, customer service, warehouse, operations

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