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Location: Ilford, Redbridge, Greater London, United Kingdom
Join the UK's Fastest-Growing Toy Retailer!
Are you ready to be part of an exciting journey with the UK's fastest-growing toy retailer? We're on a mission to become the best-loved toyshop, and we want you to join us as our Assistant Manager in Ilford, Redbridge, Greater London, United Kingdom on a full-time, permanent basis. In this role, you'll support your Store Manager and help manage the local Tesco concession.
As our Assistant Manager, you will receive a salary of £29,100 per annum and enjoy a range of benefits.
Toy retailing is demanding, hands-on, and fast-paced, but also fun—every day brings new challenges. To succeed, you need a competitive commercial mindset and retail ‘trader' instinct, excelling in a volume-driven, seasonal environment.
The Entertainer is a family-run business and the UK's largest independent toy retailer, with over 165 locations nationwide. We also expanded our online presence and operate concession spaces in Tesco, M&S, and Matalan, showcasing our toys and providing excellent customer service.
Why Join Us as Our Assistant Manager?
We value our people, customers, and communities. We offer a friendly, supportive culture with training and development opportunities to help you advance your retail career.
Benefits include:
* Flexible access to your pay via MyView PayNow
* Retail Trust benefits, including Virtual GP
* Birthday leave and 30 days of holiday
* Annual bonus scheme
* Pension salary sacrifice
* Generous toy discounts
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* High street and leisure discounts
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* Life cover
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting the Store Manager and acting as a brand ambassador, especially during visits to Tesco concessions.
* Delivering excellent customer service with strong product knowledge.
* Implementing promotional activities and maintaining merchandising standards.
* Developing and coaching your team to achieve sales targets.
* Building external relationships to promote the store and drive sales.
What We're Looking For
A positive, people-focused individual with a passion for our brand and products. You should be:
* Able to manage and lead the store team in the absence of the Store Manager, especially at Tesco concessions.
* Tech-savvy and confident with new technology.
* Resilient, adaptable, and capable of executing operational activities under pressure.
* A strong leader with excellent people skills, capable of motivating your team.
Ideally, you are currently in a role such as Branch Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Sales Manager, or Department Manager within a customer-focused retail environment, seeking a new challenge.
If you're a competitive retailer eager to make a difference, apply today with your up-to-date CV to become our new Assistant Manager!
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