Poundland
Assistant Store Manager Opportunity
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire, and excel creating amazing value every day.
- Vital link between the Store Manager and the store team, shaping experiences of 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 that embodies company 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 products are priced, merchandised, and maintained for smooth store operations.
- Deliver excellent customer service consistently to the highest standards.
- Always going above and beyond for customers.
- Create a safe environment for the team and ensure policies and procedures are followed.
- Support the team around you, working alongside the Store Manager.
- Managing new colleagues’ inductions and collaborating with supervisors to drive training and development.
Skills and Expertise
- Proven experience in retail management is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Strong leadership, motivational, and teamwork skills.
- Expert in sales, service, and shrink management.
- Excellent merchandising and product knowledge.
- Experience in managing and motivating retail teams.
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Retail Management Bonus Scheme.
- Professional development and Retail Manager Level 3 qualification opportunities through apprenticeship.
- Comprehensive induction and in-house development programmes.
- Four-week advance rota scheduling.
- 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 benefits.
- All-year-round initiatives to recognise and reward colleagues.
- Access to Employee Assistance to support well-being.