Assistant Store Manager Store Job Bath area,England UK,Retail

Position: Assistant Store Manager New Store Opening

Purpose of the role :

To effectively support the Store Manager in the day-to-day management of the store with particular focus on the establishing a new store & new team impacting the growth and profitability of this business. Playing a key role in driving the customer service levels team development and retention communication and retail standards. Deputising for the Store Manager in their absence.

Key Responsibilities :

Financial Targets

To assist the Store Manager in communicating the financial targets / performance to the rest of the team.
To support the sales team in achieving their individual targets.
To support the SM in improving the performance through business development initiatives and key relationship building.
To complete weekly trade report including key anecdotal information and missed sales / potential opportunities.
To ensure tailoring related costs are kept in line monitoring monthly and taking immediate action if escalating.

Team Management

To manage the sales floor team performance in all aspects including service communication brand awareness product knowledge and visual merchandising standards.
To ensure the team are carrying out effective and only necessary alterations on garments and that the correct cost is charged on BSto the customer.
To participate in a weekly meeting with the SM to discuss staff performance training needs and set objectives for the coming week.
To work with the SM to review and implement an effective weekly training schedule.
To effectively support the SM with recruitment induction training discipline and appraisals.
To maintain close communication with the companys HR representative.
To ensure all staff are well presented and portray the appropriate company image incorporating the brand values.
To have a good knowledge of company employment expectations and manage staff performance with of the support of GM and HR understanding when and how quickly to elevate issues regarding individual performance or behaviour.

Stock Management and Security

To carry out daily floor walks to ensure visual excellence and compliance with H&S / Company procedures.
To ensure that the store has the correct levels of stock available and that replenishment is carried out throughout the day.
To manage the risks of external and internal theft.
To assist the SM in ensuring the weekly cycle counts are executed and results are escalated to SM and communicated to team. Prompt action plan and training put in place to address poor results.
To oversee team deployment lunches / breaks maximise opportunities at quiet and peak times ensure the shop floor standards are maintained and that the recovery of the store is completed at close of business.
To ensure the shop floor layout is always commercially led with exceptional standards and presentation.
To ensure that the store is opened on time and securely locked and alarmed by the security company. Any ad-hoc requirements are communicated to the relevant parties.
To support the SM with instore events ensuring they are well prepared and executed.

Customer Service

To lead by example by treating every client with respect and care ensuring this is upheld across the wider team.
To deal with customer enquiries and issues promptly and professionally within a 24-hour timeframe.
To ensure any written communication is carried out professionally with attention to detail and due diligence performed.
To continuously review customer service standards across the store ensuring issues are addressed promptly and improvements made.
To solve problems and troubleshoot. Dealing with queries and complications as they arise using quick and logical thinking to solve customer needs.

General

Any other duties as outlined from time to time by the SM.
Have a entrepreneurial approach to building & driving the Bath business.
Have great networking skills to develop contacts and build the client base.

Qualifications :
Requirements

Minimum of 5 years experience in luxury retail ideally menswear at a Department.
Manager / Assistant Manager level or previously a Store Manager of a smaller concise polite communication essential.
Passionate about of all things tailoring with a desire to increase this…


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