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Assistant Manager Designate

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Superdrug

3d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Norwich

AI generated summary

  • You appreciate helping others succeed, excel in meeting sales goals, value customer service, and bring fresh thinking from previous retail or assistant management experience.
  • You will coach your team, drive sales and service targets, manage stock control, and identify growth opportunities alongside the Store Manager. Success is a shared goal.

Requirements

  • - You love watching others succeed in their careers.
  • - You thrive when trusted to hit key performance indicators and achieve sales & profit goals, whilst you appreciate the importance of customer service.
  • - Your previous retail experience with roles such as a Assistant Management or similar, you bring us fresh thinking.

Responsibilities

  • Our Assistant Store Manager Designates go beyond just great people management.
  • Their expertise enables us to reach targets and stay competitive.
  • With your passion for products, retail and customers, alongside the pride you take for everyone who works with you, it will be visible for all to see the success you and your team achieve.
  • The team gain expert knowledge from your coaching and share this with our customers which increasing our sales & profits.
  • You will work alongside your Store Manager to lead your team to beat sales and service targets.
  • You will work together to identify and explore opportunities to grow sales, ensure optimum stock range and availability, whilst maintaining strict cost and stock control.

FAQs

What is the location for the Assistant Manager Designate role?

The location is a designate role, requiring willingness to travel to a variety of stores within a 1-hour radius of your base location until appointed into a specific store.

What are the working hours for this position?

The position requires 39 hours per week with flexible shift patterns across mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

What is the salary for the Assistant Manager Designate role?

The salary for this role is up to £29,000 per annum.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

Previous retail experience in roles such as Assistant Management or similar is required, along with a passion for inspiring others and delivering great customer service.

Is there a performance bonus associated with this role?

Yes, there is a performance bonus of up to 25% of your salary.

What employee benefits are offered?

Employee benefits include a competitive salary, staff discount of 30%, up to 33 days annual leave, excellent training and internal progression opportunities, pension and life assurance, and an employee assistance program among others.

What does a "designate role" entail?

A designate role involves supporting the company by traveling to a variety of stores locally based on demand, gaining exposure and day-to-day variety. This role is intended to prepare you for a specific store and future progression within the business.

Are there opportunities for career progression in this role?

Yes, there are excellent training and internal progression opportunities, with a recognition that Assistant Store Managers are potential future Area Managers.

What types of leave and support does the company offer?

The company offers enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay, pregnancy loss support, and an employee assistance programme.

Is the role full-time or part-time?

The role is a full-time position requiring 39 hours per week.

What skills are required to succeed in this position?

The ideal candidate should have strong people management skills, be able to hit key performance indicators, achieve sales and profit goals, and emphasize the importance of excellent customer service.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Our purpose is quite simply to be the best in everyday accessible beauty and health. We are committed to bring innovation and the latest styles and trends to every high street in the UK and Southern Ireland at fantastic prices. As well as the best big beauty and health brands, our customers will also find a host of exclusive products that they won’t find anywhere else. Plus our Superdrug Own Brand collection is not only great value, it is excellent quality and all our beauty and toiletries Own Brand products carry the leaping bunny symbol which show they are certified by Cruelty Free International. We currently have over 800 stores including stores in the Republic Of Ireland and employ 12,500 colleagues. 200 stores have pharmacies with pharmacy consulting rooms. We currently have 15 stores with nurse clinics offering health checks but there’s much more to who we are. At Superdrug we’re part of the biggest health and beauty retailer in the world – A.S. Watson Group, operating retail stores across Europe and Asia. A key element to our brand's success is ensuring that our team is trained to give customers the service and quality they deserve. Through our retail academy team members are given the skills, confidence and knowledge to offer customers the best beauty and health advice on the high street.