Assistant Store Manager - Bedford

Aldirecruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail employer in Bedford is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to drive sales and provide excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in team management, and a passion for success. Responsibilities include managing employee performance and optimizing store productivity. The role offers competitive compensation and various benefits, including flexible contracts and wellness resources, in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

£37,585 rising to £44,310

Flexible working hours

4 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Full training for first 3 months

Pension

Wellness portal access

Multiple employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team in a target-driven environment.
• Ability to achieve high sales and maintain store standards.
• Strong decision-making skills for short and long term business.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee performance and development.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Optimize productivity and minimize costs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Operational mindset

Customer service

Cost control

Ability to motivate employees

Job description

We have some amazing opportunities for Assistant Store Managers to join the growing teams throughout the Bedford area.

As an Assistant Store Manager at Aldi, you’ll need lots of energy, have great leadership skills and a passion for success (just like us). With experience of managing a team in a target-driven environment, you’re able to take control, supporting the team to deliver consistent store standards whilst tightly controlling costs.

You will be responsible for achieving the highest sales possible, whilst ensuring an efficient and co-operative working environment. Our Assistant Store Managers are passionate about doing well, driving high performing teams to deliver excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• All aspects of employee management, development, and people performance
• Strong operational mind‑set with the ability to make short and long term business decisions
• Providing excellent customer service and maintaining consistent high standards
• Strong leadership skills and due diligence
• Passion for success and ability to motivate employees
• Minimising costs and optimising productivity
• Management of company property, cost control and sales figures
• Regular communication with the Area Manager to ensure best practice in sales development, stock control and financial management of the store

What you'll get in return:

• £37,585 rising to £44,310* after 4 years.
• Flexible 32/36/40-hour contracts are on offer which can be worked across 4 days or 40/45-hour contracts which are worked across 5 days (both including weekends). Your salary will be pro‑rata
• 4 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 5 weeks after 2 years)
• Full training provided for your first 3 months with us, continued support throughout your career with Aldi
• Pension
• Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 2 years
• Long service rewards
• All employees have access to a 24/7 online wellness portal offering information and guidance on (Physical, Mental, Nutritional, Financial and Social), as well as other wellbeing related benefits
• Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs

Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.

*Please note, the salary displayed is based on a 45 hours per week contract. However, we also offer 32, 36, and 40 contracts and in these instances the salary offered would be pro‑rated.