About Us:
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It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home and thats just what we do at DFS. Were the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.
About the role:
Are you a successful small store manager hungry for your next significant career leap? If you're an energetic, enthusiastic leader ready to trade the small-scale for a big-box challenge, this is your moment to scale your leadership impact to the next level.
Our Birstall store is currently undergoing an exciting transformation! With a brand-new mezzanine being added, well have even more space to showcase our amazing sofas and fantastic home products.
Its an exciting time to be part of the team and wed love for you to join us as we embark on this next chapter. Come and be part of something special as our store gets bigger, better and ready to impress!
The Assistant Manager brings infectious enthusiasm and acts as a coach and inspiration for the team to achieve outstanding performance and a superior customer experience . The role requires high attention to detail, as you will manage key operational areas like rotas, appraisals, and stock.
This position is ideal for those who are adaptable, motivated, and inspirational, with excellent communication skills to effortlessly connect with stakeholders at all levels. Candidates should have a good foundation of leadership experience from retail or commercial sales, possess good commercial awareness with a play-to-win mentality, and care about delivering the best possible customer experience. This is a rewarding career path with fantastic opportunities and progression.
Heres what we offer:
The Highlights
Competitive salary plus monthly bonuses based on store turnover and KPI performances
Progression and development opportunities to grow your skills
Theres more
Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, discounts for friends and family plus discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional holidays each year
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Discounted gym and cinema memberships
Group Pension Scheme
Group Sharesave Scheme
Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay
Full comprehensive training
Paid days to volunteer each year
What you'll be doing:
To effectively and proactively support the team to achieve goals, targets and expectations through coaching and development.
Lead by example in helping deliver exceptional customer experience by effective listening, questioning and supporting the customer throughout the entire journey from beginning to end .
Assist the Branch Manager in the day-to-day running of the showroom.
Share best practice amongst team members and drive a positive work environment.
Act as an ambassador for our group values, using your positive influence to create a winning team where everyone feels welcome.
Demonstrate passion for fantastic customer service and the ability to lead a team to mirror your high standards.
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
We're committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and supporting Doncaster Pride, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail.
We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. xohmjla So, if your experience doesn't quite match the specification, we'd still really love to hear from you.
(All roles are subject to satisfactory DBS checks.)
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