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Assistant Store Manager

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Aldi

Sep 30

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
    People, HR & Administration
  • Manchester

Requirements

  • An experienced people-manager
  • Used to leading teams in a fast-paced, stakeholder/customer driven environment
  • Skilled in time management and boosting operational efficiency
  • Motivated to consistently achieve targets

Responsibilities

  • Helping to run a £multi-million store, while motivating and developing a diverse and talented team.
  • Supporting the Store Manager with sorting out deliveries, placing orders or dealing with customer queries.
  • Focusing on people management and performance or organising holiday rotas for the team.
  • Handling the over-riding goals of maximising sales in your store, ensuring great customer service, minimising costs and optimising operational efficiency.
  • Stepping into the Store Manager’s shoes in their absence.
  • Motivating and developing their teams to deliver excellent customer service.

FAQs

What does the role of an Assistant Store Manager entail?

The role involves helping to run a multi-million-pound store while motivating and developing a diverse team. Responsibilities include supporting the Store Manager with deliveries, customer queries, people management, performance, and operational efficiency.

What are the key skills required for the Assistant Store Manager position?

Candidates must be experienced people-managers, able to lead teams in a fast-paced environment, skilled in time management, and motivated to consistently achieve sales targets.

What type of work schedule is expected for this role?

The salary is based on a 45-hour work week, but Aldi also offers contract options for 32, 36, and 40 hours, with salaries pro-rated accordingly.

Will I be expected to step in for the Store Manager?

Yes, you will need to be prepared to step into the Store Manager’s role in their absence.

Is customer service a significant part of the Assistant Store Manager role?

Yes, providing excellent customer service is a key focus, and you will be responsible for motivating your team to deliver high standards in this area.

What are the primary goals for the Assistant Store Manager?

The primary goals include maximizing sales in the store, ensuring great customer service, minimizing costs, and optimizing operational efficiency.

How important is team development in this role?

Team development is very important. Assistant Store Managers are expected to motivate and develop their teams to achieve excellent service and performance.

Is prior experience in retail management necessary?

Yes, experience in leading teams in a fast-paced, stakeholder/customer-driven environment is essential for this position.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1990
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Aldi is one of the most reputable retailers in the global business market today. Our goal has always been very simple: to provide great value and quality, using leaner and smarter business processes. And it's working. We're winning all kinds of awards and new stores are springing up all over the country as we rapidly increase our market share. We wouldn't be this successful without recruiting strong-minded, passionate people to share our ambitions. We employ over 36,000 people in the UK alone, and we're constantly growing. If you understand the impact of hard work and commitment in a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment, then a career at Aldi could be perfect for you.