Rightway/Bevans Ltd is an Employee Owned community-based Home & Garden Hardware Retailer with a great reputation for friendliness and service to our customers.
This position is for our store in Ellesmere.
It does not matter If you are a Store Manager, Assistant Manager or Part Time sales assistant, we still look for the same qualities of enthusiasm, commitment, and passion, which is all too often lacking in our competitors.
We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager based at our Ellesmere Store based in Shropshire, UK. This challenging yet rewarding role would suit those with previous FMCG or similar management backgrounds however if you have the right skill set and, most importantly, the right attitude, we are happy to accept applications from candidates with other managerial experiences.
What we are looking for:-
* A commercially savvy retailer who can take a pragmatic view to problem solving
* The ability to multi-task on any given day
* Numerate and articulate in both verbal and written communication.
* Has personal high standards producing good quality work
* Happy to 'get their hands dirty' by working stock, fixtures and anything else as required to make the Business successful
* Understands the importance of multi-channel retailing and is just as comfortable working behind a keyboard as customer facing in-store
* Is looking to develop their career within a long-standing stable Retailer
* Sees 'going the extra mile' for the Business and customer as exciting not a burden
* Understands that customer service is key to the success of the Business
* Follows processes and procedures accurately and will give feedback to Senior Managers on way to improve efficiency.
* Understands 'short-cuts' end up taking longer.
Please Note: You must complete the 2 online Indeed Assessments for your application to be considered; if you experience any difficulty doing so please message us via Indeed so we can help.
Should you not complete the Assessments within 48 hours of applying you will automatically be unsuccessful in your application.
What we offer
* Pension Scheme
* Staff Discount
* Long term job security in an Employee Owned business
* Being a 'person' in a team and the business not just a number
* 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
* Extra "long service" holidays (after qualifying period)
* The opportunity to develop in the business
What you will need:-
* A minimum of 3 years management experience in a FMCG or similar retailer / environment
* Ideally experience of working with small teams
* Car driving licence with a maximum of 6 points
* To be physically fit and active, the role will include lifting and carrying
* Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
* To be organised and understand the importance of processes and procedure in a successful business
* Enthusiasm and desire to succeed
* As part of our recruitment process, if shortlisted you will be asked to complete 2 Thomas International Assessments. You will need access to a Laptop or PC with a mouse in order to complete these. Please research the GIA Assessment before applying
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Oswestry SY10: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* In one or two sentences, please describe how your recent work experience relates to this role
* In one or two sentences, please describe why this role appeals to you.
Experience:
* Management: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person