Assistant Store Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen at French Connection, we are looking for a Assistant Manager to join our new outlet store opening in Cotswolds Designer Outlet, could that be you?

The successful applicant will have comparable experience gained within a fast paced high street retailer, and will combine an outgoing personality with a genuine love of the French Connection brand.

Purpose of the role:

• Effectively assist with the overall operation of the store to ensure that store productivity, sales and profitability goals are achieved and exceeded
• Ensure that a premium level of customer service is being offered to each customer, and your team is adequately trained to deliver this
• Assist the Store Manager to control, manage and minimise all controllable costs efficiently (within planned budgets and targets)

Key areas of responsibility will be:

• Achieve and exceed sales and profit budgets, whilst ensuring corporate and individual productivity goals for the team and store are met
• Continually train, coach and develop employees to ensure that they are able to carry out their role effectively, identifying and addressing any performance issues within the team
• Promote and deliver excellence in visual standards in-line with company guidelines and expectations, whilst maintaining the highest housekeeping standards
• Maintain maximum stock availability through effective use of replenishment, whilst regularly reviewing your stock profile and liaising directly with the merchandising team to ensure you have the correct stock packages
• Any other ad hoc duties related to store management as outlined in your Job Description

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• a proven track record of driving sales
• the ability to excel in a commercially focused environment
• previous line management experience, preferably within a retail environment
• strong coaching and development skills in order to establish a high performance team
• demonstrates high levels of motivation, ambition and drive
• the ability to multitask and meet deadlines

Benefits:

• Free seasonal uniform allowance
• Management bonuses based on stores’ performance
• 28 days holiday allowance
• Generous clothing discount for you and your Friends & Family!
• …and above all to work with inspirational people where you can develop and enhance your career!

If that sounds like you, please apply!

How to apply:

https://uk.indeed.com/job/retail-assistant-manager-09650adfac2c1eac