Assistant Store Manager - Dunfermline (N101831)
Next Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom
Overview
To be an effective Assistant Store Manager, you will maximise sales, drive efficiencies and achieve performance targets by leading and inspiring your team to be their best. Every day will be varied, fast paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of what we do so your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a high performing team will be crucial to your success. Flexible working options are available.
About the Role
To be a successful Assistant Store Manager you will:
* Support the Store Manager in managing and inspiring your team to be at their best, and stepping up to cover the store when needed
* Create an atmosphere where delivering amazing service, achieving performance targets and accurate stock processes is at the core of everything you do, in an environment which is commercial, operationally efficient and safe
* Demonstrate a hands-on approach for all operational and commercial activities by working alongside the team
* Ensure communication is up-to-date and accurate at all times in order to meet business needs
About You
* You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit
* You have exceptional commercial understanding, with the know how to create a fantastic shopping experience for our customers
* A team player who works at their best in a results driven, fast paced and challenging environment. You adapt to change quickly and can successfully bring the rest of the team on board with the new objectives
* A great communicator and can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure - always realistic with your expectations of others
* Confidently problem solve, make sound business decisions, challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward
* Experienced in leading and coaching a high performing team and effectively dealing with people issues
* An effective multi tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your workload
In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not typically sponsored under the Skilled Worker route; candidates are encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.
What’s Next
Press the apply button now to start your application. If you match our criteria we will be in touch to arrange a Telephone or Video Interview and an in-store assessment.
To apply you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in 6 months.
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. We have over 500 stores, plus Next Online, and online shopping from over 70 countries.
About The Team
* Fantastic rewards for doing a great job and achieving great results
* 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria\'s Secret* products
* 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
* Sharesave Scheme
* 60% off a wardrobe allowance to buy work clothes (minimum 6 week contract)
* Early VIP access to sale stock
* Discounts at our Staff Shops and other benefits
* Access to digital GP and other health and wellbeing services
* Life assurance and discounted health plan options
* Financial wellbeing tools and Apprenticeship options (England stores only)
* Direct to Work and Network Groups
* Wellhub and gym discounts
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and can provide workplace adjustments if necessary. For adjustments contact careers@next.co.uk or call 0116 429 8726.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
Industries
* Retail
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