Overview
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We are hiring for an Assistant Store Manager to join one of our exciting stores based in Lakeside Shopping Centre. There is an established team in place, and you will be working directly with them to help create the best customer shopping experience possible. Footasylum is a business that believes in our front-end retail staff.
An Assistant Manager will be responsible for assisting the Store Manager with the store’s day-to-day responsibilities. You will perform managerial tasks such as overseeing employees, modeling effective leadership, and offering excellent customer service. A primary responsibility is to carry out the Manager’s role in their absence. This role is also a stepping stone toward developing a Store Manager’s duties and advancing to that position.
We invest in training and development, and this role will be no different. Our aim is to build an environment where our employees can achieve, develop, and progress. You will be supported with regular 1-2-1s, training, and support, and you will have the tools to thrive and feel empowered in your journey with us. We have a track record of progression, support, and training, with many examples across our teams of people progressing upwards or into new opportunities within the business. Your development is paramount to us, and we want to help you achieve your goals.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Store Manager with day-to-day store operations
* Oversee employees, model effective leadership, and ensure excellent customer service
* Act in the Store Manager’s absence and support transition into Store Manager duties
* Support training and development of store staff
Qualifications
* Proven experience in fashion retail, ideally in a managerial role within a fast-paced environment
* A strong track record of leading, motivating, and developing high-performing teams
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* The ability to thrive under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities
* Exceptional organisational skills and a customer-first mindset
* A deep understanding of the fashion industry and current market trends
Ideal background
Ideal for candidates currently working as a Deputy Store Manager, Retail Operations Supervisor, Store Management Associate, Assistant Retail Manager, or Sales Floor Manager.
Why Footasylum?
We have been on a journey, growing significantly over the last few years. We are vibrant, engaged, and performing well. Innovation is key to our business, and we focus on delivering value across our Retail estate. We aim to create a place for colleagues to do their best work, and you will have the opportunity to influence our decisions, help define Retail standards across the Estate, and contribute to a happy and healthy working environment.
Diversity
We recognise and value diversity to ensure a range of perspectives when serving colleagues and customers. Diversity helps us build great service that our customers will love, and it also means building happy teams with people who want to learn and be inspired by each other and our different experiences.
Recruitment Process
We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit, we will invite you for a face-to-face chat about the role and to see if we are a good fit for you. We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment.
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