We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work within a dynamic and energetic business, assisting the manager to lead a team of knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and committed retail staff working together to achieve their shared goals and reap the accompanying fame and fortune. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Retail Assistant Manager at Trekitt, you will assist in the running of a small team of capable and experienced retail staff to achieve their targets. You will take responsibility for revenue, environment, and colleagues to the highest level you are capable of, setting a strong example in everything you do. You must be passionate about the outdoors and able to speak from your own experience when engaging with customers, inspiring and enthusing them through your own adventures. Being outdoors is in our DNA and is the foundation of our company. You will use initiative and lateral thinking to solve issues in a timely manner, helping to ensure the smooth running of the Service Centre. You will support the optimisation of stock levels and visual merchandising, helping to maintain a regularly rotated assortment that keeps customer interest high. You will play an active role in keeping a tight ship across all aspects of the retail environment to maintain a productive and profitable Service Centre. WHAT YOU WILL DO In more detail you will focus on the following: Aid the manager and do all you can to ensure the high turnover and profitability of the Service Centre Help to develop and deliver the best retail experience in the outdoor market Keeping abreast of outdoor retail trends and activities in the UK market Maintaining and developing the Trekitt culture amongst your teammates and customers. Ethos and identity are everything to us and we need every customer to know that Help to present and maintain a neat, clean and orderly retail environment WHO YOU ARE We think you could be a great match for the position if you possess the following traits and capabilities: Two years’ experience in a similar role Excellent teambuilding/ working and interpersonal skills A genuine love and passion for the outdoors and whatever you do in it An eye for detail Experience/ knowledge of Outdoor Industry/ Retail The ability to think quick and overcome any issues that might occur Strong analytical skills Numeracy skills and proficiency using IT (Office Suite) Excellent communication skills Able to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment and achieve targets A positive attitude with drive and determination ABOUT TREKITT We are the UK’s premier outdoor retailer, focused on providing the British outdoor enthusiast with the best kit, service and advice possible. We are ambitious, determined and work tirelessly towards our objective, to be the best at what we do. This attitude has led us to be a fun and motivated workplace, with a committed and productive mindset shared amongst our teams and the business. Our marketplace demands that we move quickly, make smart choices, and carve a clear niche into which our dynamic approach, clarity of product ranging, and industry leading customer service are enthusiastically received. The pace at which we progress makes us an exciting and engaging business to work for, so come along for the trek! WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU This is a full-time role with a permanent contract and probationary period. A competitive salary commensurate with experience, pension, staff discount scheme. We operate an open and friendly company with a relaxed culture and dress code, but we all work very hard to get the job done and achieve our targets.