Retail Deputy Manager

We don\’t just sell products.
We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play .
Because when people spend time doing what they love, it\’s Time Well Spent .
And with the right passion – It All Starts With You.
Retail Deputy Manager 18 hour contract Why The Works?
?? 10th Best Big Company to Work For **** – \’Best Companies\’ We don\’t just sell products.
We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play.
You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist.
You provide the book that unleashes an inner author.
You supply the games that help bring families together.
You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects them with a late family member\’s memory.
You never know who someone will become.
So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark within people, allowing them to unleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories.
The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you.
Become a Retail Deputy Manager As a Retail Deputy Manager you\’ll help keep your store running like clockwork, working in partnership with the Store Manager.
Leading by example, you will help your team unlock their potential by inspiring our customers to read, learn create and play more, through creating unforgettable moments, smiles on faces and products to go home with to craft memories they\’ll cherish
Taking the helm when the Store Manager is unavailable, you\’ll captain the ship taking responsibility for the team, store standards, customer experience and commercial targets.
We recognise that our Team Leaders/Deputy Managers are our future Store Managers and beyond
So, we\’ll actively support your personal development and career progression.
Your mission Stand-in for the Store Manager, taking responsibility for all metrics and the team if they\’re away Foster a store atmosphere that\’s enjoyable, welcoming, and inclusive.
Demonstrate progress in driving retail sales and achieving high performance across all key performance indicators (KPIs) Drive retail commerciality like a boss
Striving for fantastic sales and high performance across all KPI\’s.
It\’s not all about numbers.
Your store will shine with excellent standards and impeccable merchandising.
From cleanliness to pricing, you\’ll make sure everything is picture-perfect.
Lead and coach the team by working shoulder-to-shoulder to provide an outstanding retail experience, ensuring each customer is delighted and inspired.
Utilise your product knowledge and charm to introduce additional offerings.
You\’ll be a merchandising master, effortlessly placing products in both planogrammed and non-planogrammed spaces.
You\’ll soon be looking at a high SKU count like your best game of Tetris
Skills / Behaviours that will set you apart Genuine and Authentic : Your positivity, creativity, and passion for our brand and products shine through.
Talking to people is your superpower, and customers can\’t resist your helpful recommendations
Resilient Champion : You can handle the fast-paced retail environment like a boss, juggling busy days, heavy deliveries, and customers with ease.
You\’re the ultimate multitasking hero
Stock Management Guru : You tackle the challenge of sorting, pricing, and merchandising deliveries like a pro
Embrace the boxes; they\’ve got nothing on you
Being a great leader As a great leader with wonderful people skills, you\’ll create a team that\’s more than just co-workers — it\’s a team.
Inspire and motivate your team in line with our employer brand, values, behaviours and purpose.
Lead your team to reach their potential and steer your store to break records and get in the spotlight.
Work collaboratively with support departments and peers.
If somethings not quite right, provide quality constructive feedback so we can work as a team to get it right
But let\’s not forget about the most important part… your team\’s well-being and aspirations.
You\’ll be their biggest supporter, cheering them on.
You\’ll have amazing everyday conversations with your team, discussing everything from performance to career aspirations and helping them get there Our PERKS really are \’The Works\’ ?? 25% Colleague Discount
– Plus, exclusive Double Discount days
?? MyWorks – Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more
?? Family Friendly Leave – Enjoy some time well spent with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
?? Holiday – 33 days, including