Assistant Store Manager - Bedford Full-time | £multi-million store | Career progression to Store Manager Salary: £38,525 - £45,420 (pro rata depending on contract hours) Are you ready to take the next step in your retail management career? We're looking for an energetic, people-focused Assistant Store Manager to help lead one of our high-performing Bedford stores. This is an exciting opportunity to support the running of a £multi‑million operation while helping develop a diverse and talented team. What You'll Be Doing No two days in store are the same. One day you could be: Supporting the Store Manager with deliveries, stock ordering and resolving customer queries Taking the lead on people management and team performance Organising holiday rotas and ensuring staffing levels meet business needsOn another day, you'll be focused on: Maximising store sales Driving exceptional customer service Minimising costs and improving operational efficiencyYou'll play a vital role in the smooth running of the store and will be fully prepared to step into the Store Manager's shoes when required. What We're Looking For You'll thrive in this role if you are: ✔️ An experienced people manager ✔️ Confident leading teams in a fast-paced, customer‑focused environment ✔️ Skilled in time management and improving operational effici...