Assistant Store Manager Opportunity
Lead, inspire, and excel – creating amazing value everyday! As an Assistant Store Manager, you are the vital link between the Store Manager and the store team. You shape the customer and employee experience, drive sales, and bring creativity to merchandising on and off plan to showcase our value in grocery and FMCG products. Your day‑to‑day actions reinforce our core values of loving our customers, caring for our colleagues, and protecting the pounds (and euros).
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support the team, creating a positive working environment and ensuring safety and policy compliance.
* Manage induction, training, and ongoing development through on‑the‑job coaching.
* Run daily huddles to communicate and achieve commercial objectives – sales, service, and shrink.
* Price, merchandise, and maintain products to keep the store running smoothly.
* Deliver outstanding customer service, greeting customers, assisting them, and supporting checkout operations while keeping our ‘two is a queue’ initiative active.
* Use creative flair in merchandising to showcase store value and support sales.
Benefits & Development
* Member of our annual Retail Management Bonus Scheme.
* Opportunity to pursue a Retail Manager Level 3 qualification through an apprenticeship.
* Comprehensive induction and in‑house development programmes.
* Rota scheduled four weeks in advance, supporting work‑life balance.
* Holiday allowance rises by one day per year (up to 33 days) plus a birthday day.
* Enhanced family‑friendly benefits and life assurance.
* 10% in‑store discount and additional colleague portal discounts.
* All‑year‑round initiatives to recognise and reward colleagues.
* Employee Assistance Program for well‑being support.
About Us
Since 1990, Poundland has grown into a retail powerhouse with over 850 stores and nearly 17,000 colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland, joined by Dealz in 2011. We offer unbeatable prices while cultivating an environment where colleagues thrive and make a meaningful community impact. Our behaviour pillars – Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, Protect the Pounds & Euros – guide everything we do.
Job Details
* Salary: Up to £30,500.00 + Benefits
* Contract Type: Full Time
* Working Pattern: Permanent
* Hours: 40.0
Ready to make an impact in a vibrant retail environment? Apply now to step into a fulfilling career with us.
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