Assistant Store Manager

As an Assistant Store Manager at Matalan, you’ll role model our Matalan values and behaviours to support the Store Manager to exceed sales and profit targets and deliver all agreed KPI’s in your store.Developing and leading a high performing team, you’ll drive an inspiring VM proposition and ensure stock availability is maximised. Engaging the store team to be the best they can be and to deliver an excellent customer experience every day.You’ll work alongside the store management team to drive performance, development and succession planningDrive a service culture within store through coaching the team and sharing best practiceDrive commercial opportunity through daily analysis of sales performance, recorded floor walks and delegation of key actions to the store teamTake responsibility for all aspects of compliance and audit related activities across the storeComplete regular performance reviews to identify any development needs and encourage open and honest feedbackEnsure the VM guide is followed to deliver an inspirational shopping experiencePrevious retail management experience ideally within a volume retailerDemonstrable track record of delivering high standards and KPI’sProven high standards of customer engagement and serviceStrong leadership, listening and communication skillsGood analytical ability and data interpretation skillsProven ability to develop othersIn addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:20% colleague discount, which increases with length of service25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata basis dependant on contracted hours)Optional extra holiday buy scheme up to 5 days per yearPLUS 1 extra free day leave to support your wellbeingThrive Recognition SchemeEmployee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing support provided by the Retail TrustLife AssuranceRetail Rewards platform offering discounts for multiple retailersPension SchemeAccess to a wide range of career developmentAdditional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the businessFrom humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if ..... full job details .....