Poundland
Assistant Store Manager Opportunity – Aberystwyth
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire, and excel in creating amazing value everyday.
- Act as the vital link between the Store Manager and the store team.
- Shape the experiences of both your team and customers.
- Drive sales and use creative flair when merchandising on and off-plan.
- Showcase amazing value on GM and FMCG products.
- Create an environment that embodies the core values of love for customers, care for colleagues, and protecting profits.
- Lead daily huddles to ensure commercial objectives (sales, service, and shrink) are met.
- Ensure products are priced, merchandised, and maintained for smooth store operations.
- Manage new colleague inductions and collaborate with supervisors for ongoing training and development through on-the-job coaching.
- Support the Store Manager in supporting the team.
- Deliver excellent customer service consistently to the highest standards, going above and beyond for customers.
- Follow all policies and procedures to create a safe working environment.
Skills and Expertise
- Proven leadership and management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in retail environments.
- Merchandising and visual merchandising skills.
- Knowledge of sales and inventory management.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Ability to manage a team effectively.
- Retail experience, possibly in a similar role.
- Commercial awareness and ability to meet key performance targets.
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Retail Management Bonus Scheme.
- Professional development opportunities, including up to Retail Manager Level 3 qualification through apprenticeship.
- Comprehensive induction plan and in-house development programmes.
- Four-week advanced rota scheduling.
- Increasing holiday allowance (up to 33 days) plus a birthday holiday.
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits and life assurance.
- 10% in-store discount and exclusive discounts through the colleague online benefits portal.
- Year-round initiatives to recognise and reward colleagues.
- Access to Employee Assistance to support well-being.