At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the opening of a new store, manage team recruitment, and create an amazing shopping experience.
- Company: Join a global fashion retailer with a fun and supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 50% employee discount, and inspiring training opportunities.
- Other info: Great career growth potential in a dynamic retail environment.
- Why this job: Be a key player in launching a new store and shaping its success.
- Qualifications: Experience in retail leadership and a passion for customer service.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
This global fashion retailer is seeking a Deputy Manager for their new Bluewater store where you'll support all aspects of the store opening, including recruitment, onboarding, and training of the team along with store set-up, visual merchandising and floor layout implementation, making the store look great and achieving the one goal - ensuring the best experience for colleagues and customers.
About the role
This is a new store opening and as Deputy Manager you'll play a key role during the set-up phase and so you should be flexible to work extended hours where needed to deliver a successful opening, along with being responsible for creating a good atmosphere and motivating the team.
Responsibilities
- Support and assist the Store Manager and work in partnership with the management team
- Analyse sales performance daily and make strong commercial decisions to maximise results
- Ensure smooth daily operations, leading the store confidently in the absence of the Store Manager
- Be a role model to the team, driving great energy and atmosphere on the shop floor
- Support the growth and development of your team to deliver on KPIs, product knowledge, service, visual merchandising, and operations
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing coaching for your store team
- Champion company values and help create an inclusive, positive culture for colleagues and customers
What's on offer
- The opportunity to build and develop your store from day one
- Competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per annum
- Inspiring training courses and leadership development programmes
- Uniform allowance and 50% employee discount
- Career opportunities within a global fashion company
- A supportive team culture where colleagues look out for each other and have fun
What you need
- Experience as a Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, or similar leadership role within retail
- Strong communication and people skills - you enjoy building relationships
- A real passion for their brand and product and delivering the best customer experience
- Ownership mindset - you step up, take initiative, and get things done
- A commercial mindset with a drive for achieving and exceeding results
- Confidence in navigating change and embracing new challenges (especially in a new store opening environment!)
The company provides equal opportunities for everyone, irrespective of gender, age, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or religious background, and we create an empowering environment where all our people can thrive and develop. You must currently reside in and have the right to work in the UK and live within a reasonable commute to the role.
