At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Store Manager in daily operations and inspire staff to deliver excellent customer service.
- Company: Join a fashion store team in Darwen dedicated to funding life-saving research.
- Benefits: Enjoy 38 days annual leave, Wagestream access, and a health cash plan.
- Other info: The position requires flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays.
- Why this job: This role offers a chance to progress in store management within a rewarding environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in a customer-facing role and supervisory experience are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Are you looking for an opportunity to progress in store management? We’re looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join our fashion store team in Darwen so we could be the perfect match! This role is for 28 hours per week, candidate must be fully flexible Monday to Saturday, store is closed on Sundays.
What does this role involve:
- As an Assistant Store Manager you support the Store Manager with the day to day running of the store and take full responsibility in their absence.
- Inspiring and supporting staff and volunteers to deliver an excellent customer journey that reflects our values.
Our Assistant Store Managers contribute towards the success of their stores by:
- Ensuring highest standard of customer service
- Achieving targets
- Maintaining a high standard of visual merchandising
- Maximising sales through physical and digital channels
- Supporting with the recruitment and development of volunteers
- Achieving expectations within campaign activities
- Working with the manager to generate stock
Our stores are fast-paced and trade 7 days a week which means we require flexibility from our store teams to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Due to the volume of collections, deliveries and donations it can be physically demanding at times, yet most rewarding as you play a part in helping to fund life‑saving research.
What are we looking for:
- Experience in a customer facing role
- Supervisory experience
- Commercially driven to encourage new ideas
- Inclusive approach to developing teams
- Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and achieving the highest retail standards
- Results driven but with a recognition of right result, right way.
Benefits:
- 38 days annual leave (plus the option to buy and sell leave)
- Wagestream – claim early access to your wages as you earn them
- Holistic support leave of up to 10 additional days off each year
- Enhanced family policies (maternity, paternity and adoption leave)
- 25% staff discount
- Health cash plan (Dental, Optical, Therapies, etc)
- Access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Pension with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounts on gym memberships
- Discounts with a wide range of retailers
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
Assistant Store Manager in Darwen employer: British Heart Foundation
Located in Darwen, this fashion store is committed to exceptional customer service and supporting life-saving research. Employees enjoy benefits like enhanced family policies and a cycle to work scheme, fostering a supportive workplace culture.
