At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire the store team while driving sales and building trade relationships.
- Company: Topps Tiles, the UK's number one tile retailer with a community-focused culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, commission, no evening work, and generous staff discounts.
- Other info: Full training provided; perfect for confident, energetic individuals eager to learn.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-moving business with exciting growth plans.
- Qualifications: Retail experience, leadership skills, and a passion for customer service.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 46000 £ per year.
30 hours per week including some weekend working.
Great choice, outstanding value, market leading customer service. That's Topps Tiles. We are continuously investing in our organisation to give our teams the tools they need to stay ahead of the competition with exciting plans for the future.
Topps Tiles is the UK's number one tile retailer, renowned for our extensive range of high-quality tiles and exceptional customer service. With over 280 stores nationwide and a team of 1,600 dedicated experts, we're more than just a business - we're a community. Small teams with big ambitions who trust each other, celebrate success, and put the customer at the heart of everything we do.
What we're looking for:
As a Deputy Manager, you'll be right at the heart of your store's success. Working closely with the Store Manager, you'll help lead, motivate and inspire the team - championing standout service while driving strong commercial results across our trade business. This is your chance to make a real impact. You'll strengthen local trade relationships, build loyalty, and make sure our trade customers see Topps as their number one destination for everything tile-related.
You're a confident communicator, a natural motivator and a trusted partner to customers. You've worked in retail, you've led teams, and you can show us where you've smashed sales and profit targets.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Supporting the Store Manager to lead and motivate the store team, ensuring consistent delivery of great service, strong sales behaviours and operational excellence.
- Taking ownership of the trade side of the business - growing relationships, driving repeat purchases and increasing local trade market share.
- Using the Topps Sales Framework to proactively build meaningful relationships with trade customers, uncovering their needs and confidently recommend the right products.
- Coaching and engaging the store team to help them spot opportunities, strengthen customer conversations and deliver both trade and retail sales and profit targets.
- Leading by example on the shop floor - influencing, inspiring, and closing sales with confidence.
- Ensuring the store maintains high operational standards and delivers an unrivalled customer experience every time.
No Trade Experience? No Problem.
If you're confident, energetic, customer-focused and up for learning, we'll provide full training in:
- Trade and retail product knowledge
- Consultative selling skills
- Leadership and team coaching
- Our Topps Sales Framework
What's In It for You?
- Competitive basic salary
- Sales commission and bonus
- No evening work
- Christmas Eve & Boxing Day off
- Ongoing training, leadership development and real progression opportunities
- Generous Staff Discount
- Access to our Benefits platform with a wide range of discounts from 100s of retailers.
If you love talking to people, enjoy selling and feel motivated by results, you'll thrive here. Click Apply today. The application should only take a few minutes if your CV is ready, and we'll be in touch ASAP to arrange your chat with the hiring manager.
Due to health and safety reasons and the nature of the work in our stores, we would invite applications from those aged 18 or over.
Locations
Senior Deputy Head in Bath, Somerset employer: TOPPS TILES
Topps Tiles is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where small teams with big ambitions thrive. With a commitment to employee growth through ongoing training and leadership development, staff enjoy competitive salaries, generous discounts, and a supportive environment that prioritises customer service and teamwork. Located in Leicester, the company fosters a community spirit, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in retail.
