Poundland
Assistant Store Manager Opportunity
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire, and excel creating amazing value everyday!
- Vital link between the Store Manager and store team, shaping experiences for both team and customers.
- Drive sales and use creative flair in merchandising on and off-plan to showcase value on GM and FMCG products.
- Create an environment embodying core values: love our customers, care for our colleagues, and protect the pounds (and euros).
- Leading daily huddles to ensure commercial objectives (sales, service, and shrink) are communicated and achieved.
- Ensure all products are priced, merchandised, and maintained for smooth store operations.
- Managing new colleague inductions and collaborating with supervisors to drive training and development.
- Delivering excellent customer service consistently to the highest standards.
- Going above and beyond for customers (greeting, assisting, checking out) – keeping the ‘two is a queue’ initiative in mind.
- Create a safe environment for the team and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
- Support the team around you alongside the Store Manager.
Skills and Expertise
- Retail management experience.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills.
- Sales drive and excellent customer service skills.
- Merchandising and visual presentation knowledge.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and inventory.
- Experience with sales reporting & analysis.
- Ability to coach and mentor staff.
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Retail Management Bonus Scheme.
- Professional development and Retail Manager Level 3 qualification opportunity (apprenticeship).
- Comprehensive induction plan and in-house development programs.
- Four-week rota schedule.
- Increasing holiday allowance (up to 33 days) plus birthday day off.
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits and life assurance.
- 10% in-store discount and exclusive colleague online discounts.
- Year-round initiatives to recognise and reward colleagues.
- Employee Assistance Program for well-being support.