Assistant Store Manager

Vacancy: Assistant Store ManagerLocation: ChichesterSalary: Up to £24500Working with a long established client, AQUMEN Recruitment has a fantastic opportunity for a Assistant Store Manager for their Store based in Chichester.As an Assistant Store Manager you will be joining a company with approaching 100 years of heritage and a brand that still retains the family values from it's original founders.

This independent retailer is still owned by members of the familyAs an Assistant Store Manager, your role is to support the Store Manager enabling the store to maximise sales and profit through the efficient and effective management of the store.

Ensuring that the store is managed and maintained to a high standard in all areas.

Take full responsibility for all areas of security within the store, ensuring that stock take results do not exceed the company percentage.Managing the store in the absence of the Store Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the day to day running of the store including:
Review sales turnover with Operations Manager and maintain maximum efforts to achieve agreed sales turnover budgets.

Ensuring all information is communicated to the other members of the team.Support all branch staff and support specific sales transactions as requiredEnsure staff are fully trained and maximise all sales opportunitiesReview overhead budgets with Operations Manager, providing relevant informationEnsure staff costs and all other controllable costs are kept within the budgeted percentage plans.Recruit staff in accordance with Company standards and branch requirements in consultation with the Operations Manager and Personnel Dep'tDeliver effective Induction and train staff to meet branch requirementsEnsure all customers receive a high standard of service in line with the Five Star Service AgreementMonitor the standard of customer contact and service.Develop staff performance in customer service through appropriate trainingEnsure customer complaints are handled in a professional manner making full use of the after sales serviceEnsure all staff are aware of the correct telephone proceduresControl the standard of window and interior display, to ensure clear presentation of the merchandise is given to customersEnsure maintenance of the windows and interior displays by all sales consultants on a consistent basisUse weekly merchandise reports to ensure product is promote in line with performance.Effective stock managementMonitor local trends and stock requirements
The successful Assistant Store Manager:
Must have proven sales retail experience ideally in shoe retailing industryAble to manage staff effectively and delegate to others to ensure the branch is on target and achieving maximum salesMust be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skillsMust possess stock management knowledge and capabilityAble to train and motivate staff ensuring good relations at all times.Must be able to handle disciplinary and grievance issues to conclusion and confidently manage difficult situations with staff as and when they arise.Must be willing to undertake further training and development as required by the CompanyFull flexibility is required with regard to working hours as is the occasional need to cover at other branches.
We would like to invite applications from experienced Store Manager/Retail Manager in particular with experience of Fashion, Footwear, Clothing, Accessories.For more information APPLY NOWAqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.