Assistant Store Manager in Manchester

Ready to lead, inspire and ignite creativity? Join us at our Trafford Smiggle Store as an Assistant Store Manager! As an Assistant Store Manager you will work alongside the Store Manager to maximise store performance whilst delivering exceptional customer experiences, boost sales and provide guidance to all team members in a fast-paced, hands-on environment; all while playing with the products – approaching every day with an attitude of fun!

Assistant Store Manager Job Role:

• Coordinate and manage the recruitment and selection process of Sales Assistants and Supervisors including their induction.
• Develop team performance through regular coaching and feedback making sure personal and team objectives are being met.
• Ensure team members provide a genuine and unique experience with every customer.
• Maximise every sales opportunity to achieve brand KPIs, store and individual sales targets.
• Regularly review and analyse sales opportunities utilising store and brand reports.
• Drive and support the effective implementation and communication of brand promotions.
• Execute the store Visual Merchandising Brief within set time frames and in accordance with the Brand VM principles whilst maintaining the brand VM standards.
• Support the Store Manager to effectively manage salaries, store rosters and team member leave to maximise productivity.
• Implement and manage Loss prevention whilst regularly conducting stocktake preparation and participate in stocktake.

Assistant Store Manager Benefits That Speak to You:

• Genuine progression opportunities are within reach - your career can thrive here.
• Our enticing Assistant Store Manager Incentive Program presents an opportunity to earn up to an extra £3,000 – your hard work pays off!
• Our pension scheme helps you secure your financial future.
• Get a generous 50% store discount to grab your favourite items without breaking the bank.
• Our referral program rewards you for recommending friends, making every work connection count.
• Generous 28+ days of paid holiday - embrace relaxation: because we believe in the importance of work-life balance.

At Smiggle, your role isn't just a job; it's a thrilling journey where you'll lead, inspire, and make magic happen every day. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary!

Experience & skills required to become a Smiggler:

• A passionate customer advocate, dedicated to going the extra mile for every guest, leaving them with a smile and a giggle.
• A natural leader, confident in managing staff performance and inspiring the team to achieve store sales and KPIs.
• A highly motivated individual, brimming with energy and enthusiasm, driven to surpass targets with a can-do attitude.
• Adaptable and unfazed by frequent visual changes in a high-pressure environment.

Our Culture is as clear as our name! We're all about joy, friendliness, and fun. We celebrate unique personalities and individuality. Embark on an exciting journey as an Assistant Store Manager and become a Smiggler. Be a part of a bold, bright and unique stationery retail brand! Smiggle is a place where you can make a real impact on the way people feel. A space where you can make people smile and giggle and see them come to life in a colourful, creative and fun environment.