Assistant Store Manager: Lead Team, Drive Sales & Service

Matalan; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company is hiring an Assistant Store Manager in East Kilbride. You will support the Store Manager in exceeding sales targets while leading and developing a high-performing team. Responsibilities include analyzing sales performance, ensuring compliance, and delivering excellent customer service. The ideal candidate has retail management experience and strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive benefits including a colleague discount, annual leave, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

25 days annual leave

Optional extra holiday buy scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous retail management experience ideally within a volume retailer.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high standards and drive performance.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management to enhance store performance.
• Foster a service-oriented culture through team coaching.
• Analyze sales performance to identify commercial opportunities.
• Ensure compliance and audit-related activities are managed.

Skills

Retail management experience

Customer engagement

Leadership skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Job description

A prominent retail company is hiring an Assistant Store Manager in East Kilbride. You will support the Store Manager in exceeding sales targets while leading and developing a high-performing team. Responsibilities include analyzing sales performance, ensuring compliance, and delivering excellent customer service. The ideal candidate has retail management experience and strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive benefits including a colleague discount, annual leave, and opportunities for career development.