Assistant Manager – Hobbs

About The Role

Are you looking for your next step up in Retail Management? Would you like the challenge of driving a 5* customer experience in store?

We are looking for an Assistant Manager 4 days a week, to join us in our new Watford store opening February 2024. This is a great role for someone who can support their manager to energise and influence the team to maximise their potential.

Our Assistant Managers will work closely with the Store Manager to create a 5* shopping experience for every customer. They will be key in delivering and driving excellence within the team and deputising for the Store manager when required. You will also oversee the operational practices of the store whilst nurturing and coaching strong teams and driving commercial growth.

Key accountabilities and KPIs include:

• Lead by example and ensure the delivery of outstanding customer service
• Assume all managerial duties in the absence of the Store Manager, striving to positively make an impact through efficient teamwork and leadership
• Maintain a commercial approach to role and operations, working closely with the Store Manager to maximise branch performance
• Assist in delivering the store vision and recognising key areas of strength within the team to anticipate future opportunities to grow the business

About You

As an Assistant Manager you will do more than assist. Working in partnership with your Store Manager you will use your previous experience and commercial know-how to deliver results through your team. You will be:

• Customer-centric and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Motivated to coach and upskill high performing colleagues within the team
• A natural role model with a passion and authority, you are both a ‘people’ as well as a ‘commercial’ person.
• Passionate on the shop floor, interacting with our customers whilst sharing your knowledge and expertise with confidence.

What's in it for you?

We will give you the tools and the guidance to develop your career in the direction you want to go. Alongside that, we have some great benefits which include:

• Free clothing allowance
• 70% off staff discount
• Up to 34 days holiday entitlement
• Financial and Wellbeing support
• Enhanced Maternity package
• Virtual GP service - 24/7
• Plus much more!

We are recruiting now so don’t wait, hit the apply button and let’s talk about your future!