Deputy Store Manager – Jollyes Pets – Bridgwater. Salary £26,780 - £29,870 p.a. + bonus potential of £1-5k p.a.*
Supporting the Store Manager in the daily operations of the store, team management, store standards, stock management and delivering excellent customer service to our pet parents.
The Benefits:
* Competitive salary of £26,780 - £29,870 p.a., plus annual bonus potential of £1-5k p.a., subject to pre-agreed measures
* iTrent financial wellbeing package, powered by Wagestream, enabling access to earnings before pay day plus discounts and savings benefits
* Retail Trust membership – counselling, wellbeing and financial support for the retail industry
* Colleague Treats – discounts at up to 800 retailers and online service providers
* Colleague We Care wellbeing & medical support services – online GP, mental health support, fitness programs and more
* 30% off Jollyes branded products (20% off other brands in store for pet needs)
* Workplace pension scheme – contributions EE 3%, ER 5%
* Free colleague uniform and on-site parking
* Additional paid leave for wedding, new pet, and birthday
* Enhanced Maternity leave – full pay for first 26 weeks, then SMP as applicable
* Enhanced Paternity leave – 4 weeks full pay (or 2 weeks if service <2 years)
* Top Dog Award scheme – recognition program with rewards
* Buy/Sell holiday scheme – purchase or sell up to 5 days
* Cycle2Work scheme – up to 47% off a bike & accessories
* Care concierge – support for carers
* Discounted membership for David Lloyd Clubs
The Role – Deputy Manager:
* Support the Store Manager day-to-day and take full responsibility for all aspects of running a successful store in their absence. Manage people, financial performance, store standards and customer service.
* Lead by example to create an excellent culture and working environment, demonstrating our values: Genuine, Wise, Eager, Focused, Together.
* Ensure you and your team deliver exceptional customer service and provide a great shopping experience with strong pet and product knowledge (training provided).
* Deliver the highest standards of pet care and ensure welfare of pets is a top priority, promoting responsible pet ownership.
The Skills:
* A passion for pets and people, delivering an unrivalled shopping experience
* Previous retail management experience, deputising for the Store Manager and managing daily operations
* Team player with effective communication and ability to build high-performing, engaged teams
* Proven track record in developing business performance and exceeding KPIs while maintaining store standards, health & safety and legal compliance
* Commercial awareness with proactive planning and organizational skills
* Full-time, permanent position – 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7
About Jollyes The Pet People
Jollyes is an award-winning UK pet retailer with over 100 stores and 70+ years of pet expertise. Recognised for Best Retailer 2024 and listed in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work, accredited by RestLess as an age-inclusive employer, and aligned with the Pet Sustainability Coalition.
To Apply
If you're keen to develop your career in retail management, click the apply button today and join our pack as a Jollyes Deputy Manager!
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Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management
* Industries
* Retail
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