Assistant Store Manager (fixed‑term 3months, full‑time)
Based in Ashford, Kent, you will support the Store Manager and help drive customer experience in our store.
How you’ll make a difference
* Driving sales and profitability in synergy with your Store Manager
* Motivating, mentoring, and coaching sales associates
* Assisting your Store Manager in implementing established retail processes while looking for ways to improve them
* Staying on top of core retail operational procedures such as inventory, P&L, etc.
* Reporting performance metrics and demonstrating your understanding of KPIs to improve store results
* Ensuring your store looks great in line with the brand’s visual merchandising guidelines
* Providing cover in the Store Manager’s absence
Key qualifications & attributes
* Love interacting with customers and set a great example for the team with a hands‑on mentality, enthusiasm, and passion for delivering a fantastic customer experience
* Not afraid to take initiative when the Store Manager is absent – a sign of a great Assistant Store Manager
* Play a part in creating a strong team that shares the vision to make every shopping experience outstanding
* Pride in mentoring employees, seeing them grow and having fun too
* Experience in opening and closing a store, leading and motivating a team, and leading from the front to maximise sales and boost productivity
* Excellent written and verbal communication in English (other languages a plus)
* Proficient with MS Office and different POS systems
* Flexible for working weekends, evenings and holidays as necessary
* Live and demonstrate our guiding principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere
Benefits & perks
* Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across different brands
* A supportive feedback‑based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
* Tailored training – from an induction to ongoing online and face‑to‑face training sessions
* Free‑to‑Be culture fostering a sense of belonging, respect, and authenticity
* Competitive salary, bonus, and pension scheme
* Staff retail discount (50% off)
* Comprehensive benefits encouraging mental, physical, and financial well‑being
We are an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to supporting disadvantaged groups while providing equal opportunities for all applicants and associates.
If you need an accommodation, please send your request to PeopleServices@vfc.com.
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