Assistant Store Manager - Bumpers Lane

Aldirecruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Chester is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to oversee operations, motivate a talented team, and ensure customer satisfaction. The role includes supporting the Store Manager, managing team performance, and optimizing store efficiency. Ideal candidates will have prior people management experience, strong organizational skills, and a passion for retail. Competitive benefits and career progression opportunities offered.

Benefits

Flexible contracts

4 weeks annual leave

Paid break time

Company Pension

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and motivate teams effectively.
• Experience in a customer-driven retail environment.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with deliveries and customer queries.
• Manage team performance and organize holiday rotas.
• Maximize sales and ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Experienced people‑manager

Lead teams in a fast-paced environment

Skilled in time management

Motivated to achieve targets

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Bumpers Lane

Aldi UK is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to help run a multi‑million store, motivate and develop a diverse and talented team.

One day you may support the Store Manager with deliveries, orders, or customer queries; the next you may focus on people management and performance or organise holiday rotas. You will also help maximise sales, ensure great customer service, minimise costs and optimise operational efficiency. You must be prepared to step into the Store Manager’s shoes in their absence.

Our Assistant Store Managers are passionate about doing well; motivating and developing their teams to deliver excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Experienced people‑manager
• Lead teams in a fast‑paced, stakeholder/customer‑driven environment
• Skilled in time management and boosting operational efficiency
• Motivated to consistently achieve targets

Benefits

• Flexible 40 or 45‑hour contracts; optional 4‑day contracts available
• 4 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 5 weeks after 2 years)
• Paid break time
• Company Pension
• Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 2 years
• 24/7 online wellness portal
• MyBenefits perk catalogue
• Career progression opportunities

EEO Statement

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‑hour per week contract. Aldi is also able to offer 32, 36 and 40‑hour contracts and the salary offered will be pro‑rated accordingly.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Customer Service

Industries

Retail