Free People Assistant Store Manager - Richmond, UK

Location
This position is located at 54 George Street, Richmond, , TW91HJ United KingdomRole Summary
To create a unique, innovative and inspirational customer experience; encompassing the Free People lifestyle and brand image, while maintaining all store operations and goals, resulting in driving sales and ensuring a profitable store.The Assistant Store Manager will partner and support the Store Manager and the Assistant Visual Manager. They will have an open and direct line of communication with the District Manager in order to most effectively hold a firm knowledge of overall brand direction and focusWhat You''ll Be Doing
PeopleLead, mentor and motivate the team regarding all aspects of leadership, visual execution and expectations through:Consistent and continual feedback and accountabilityPromoting sense of ownership and delegationTeam involvement and strategic planningMorning and any all store staff meetings and trainings
Manage and motivate a high level of Customer Care utilizing all resources and initiativesPartner with Store Brand Leader in performance appraisals and setting goals, with timely follow-up, in order to ensure employee developmentFacilitate hiring and recruiting; actively attracting and attaining talentPartner with the Store Brand Leader with new hire onboarding, training and development plansLead by example to set bar for employee productivityServe as a proactive mentor, teacher and problem solver for sales teamIdentify and develop internal talent for succession planningDevelop and enhance the selling culture within the storeProcessMaintain business awareness, and drive sales in order to achieve and exceed goalsComplete all planning objectives in partnership with District and Store level managementAdhere to and support Typical Week structure by facilitating scheduling and zoning needs in partnership with management teamPromote and maintain a high standard for overall Customer Care, Operations and Loss PreventionPrioritize and delegate tasking to ensure objectives are completed in a timely mannerDrive the restock process in partnership with management to maintain stock levels and sell-through awarenessEducate the staff on all home office communication and initiativesCommunicate performance observations and offer feedback to district point peopleWork closely with product receiving team to uphold stock room standardsActively MOD and manage all operational aspects of the storeUphold all company policy and procedurePresentationUtilize and manage the use of weekly sales reports to track, analyze and communicate business results, as well as determine strategies to maximize salesExecute and/ or delegate all weekly operational and visual objectivesEffectively manage and educate the staff on all accessible training processes that will result in consistent visual standards and executionMaintain an awareness of brand aesthetic and relevance to the store environment and communicate with teamCommunicate product performance observations and offer feedback to District Brand Leader.What You''ll Need
Strong people management and leadership skillsGood business acumen and ability to achieve visual and operational excellenceCritical thinking skills and a passion for continually evolving and innovatingWell-rounded leader with a proven record of hiring and developing creative and operational talentExperienced in coaching, counseling and conflict resolutionThe Perks
Work Life Balance:‘Life Leave’ - one day a year to take time off for those big events in life, in addition to your annual leave entitlementWellbeing:Employee Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial healthDiscount off external gym membershipsPrivate Medical Insurance for eligible employeesEmployee Discounts:Up to 40% employee discount at all URBN BrandsTravel:Season ticket loan for eligible employeesCycle to work scheme for eligible employeesContinued Development:We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development#FreePeople #LI-AA1Equal Opportunity Statement
URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business ..... full job details .....