Assistant Store Manager - Chipping Norton

Aldirecruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Chipping Norton is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to drive sales and deliver exceptional customer service. You will manage and develop a high-performing team, optimize operations, and ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has strong people management skills and a result-oriented mindset. This role offers flexible contracts and a range of benefits, including paid breaks and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension

Wellness portal access

Financial and wellbeing perks

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced people manager familiar with fast-paced retail.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales and commercial objectives.
• Motivate and develop team, manage performance reviews.
• Optimize staffing, cost control and customer experience.
• Address customer queries and maintain high service standards.
• Ensure continuity and performance in Store Manager's absence.

Skills

People management

Time management

Operational efficiency

Customer service

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Chipping Norton

We’re looking for an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in driving sales, delivering excellent customer service and developing a diverse, high‑performing team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in running a £multi‑million store and achieving commercial objectives.
• People‑management: motivate, coach and develop staff; manage team performance and performance reviews.
• Operational efficiency: optimise staffing rotas, inventory, cost control, shop layout and customer experience.
• Customer service: address customer queries and complaints, drive store‑wide service standards.
• Step into the Store Manager’s shoes when absent, ensuring continuity and store performance.

Qualifications

• Experienced people manager, familiar with fast‑paced, customer‑driven retail.
• Strong time‑management and organisational skills; proven ability to improve operational efficiency.
• Result‑oriented mindset – consistently achieving targets and driving store performance.

Benefits

• Flexible 40‑ or 45‑hour contracts with 4‑day or 5‑day options for work‑life balance.
• 4 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (5 weeks after 2 years). Plus a paid break – we’ll pay you for it!
• Company pension; maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 2 years.
• 24/7 online wellness portal.
• Access to a host of financial and wellbeing perks through MyBenefits.
• Clear career progression opportunities – run your own store one day.

Aldi is an equal‑opportunity 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 colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.