We have an opening for an Assistant Sales Manager to join the successful retail team at a department store in Whitehaven Town Centre, Cumbria.
In addition to being based on the fashion department, you will also be assisting the Ground Floor Manager across all departments.
This is a great opportunity for you if you have a background in retail sales and ladiesâ fashion together with good admin skills and team leader / supervisory experience.
Your new job
- Team Leadership: Motivating staff, providing coaching, and managing employee performance to exceed sales goals.
- Sales: Assisting and advising customers in the fashion department.
- Operational Oversight: Managing daily floor tasks, including opening/closing, floor walks, and staff rotas.
- Visual Merchandising: Maintaining our high standards, replenishing stock, and ensuring displays are accurate.
- Customer Experience: Resolving customer complaints and providing high-quality service.
- Training & Compliance: Supporting training and onboarding new hires.
Requirements
- Experience: Previous retail sales and supervisory experience. Someone who can lead from the front.
- Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and administration.
- Product: An interest in and knowledge of a wide range of products.
Benefits
- A starting salary of £13.50 per hour (negotiable for the right person).
- Working 30 or 35 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, which includes Saturdays. OR you can opt for 2 or 3 days per week if that suits you better (it will include Saturdays).
- Staff discounts.
- Free parking.
- Supportive management.
- Great working environment.
Assistant Manager (Retail) in Whitehaven employer: Recruit Cumbria
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