Assistant Store Manager

The Lacoste Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Portsmouth seeks an experienced Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in delivering excellent customer service and driving sales. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of retail experience, strong management skills, and a passion for fashion. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, generous employee discounts, and ample opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive Commissions Scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Up to 65% off products

Employee Assistance Programme

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a retail environment.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Proven sales and target drive.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager to inspire and coach the team.
• Lead by example to deliver excellence.
• Ensure smooth operational running of the store.

Skills

Organised

People skills

Management and leadership skills

Job description

## Assistant Store Manager* Permanent Contract* Full-time * At least 5 years of experience (Senior level)* Education level: no preference* Retail## About the roleAt the crossroads of fashion and sport, Lacoste creates and liberates movement. Both universal and timeless, the brand transcends cultures and generations, elevating the crocodile as a rallying sign.An iconic French brand present in nearly 100 countries, Lacoste stands out for its unique know-how in each of its areas of expertise, from garment factory to omnichannel distribution.At Lacoste, elegance goes beyond style. This elegance guides all of its actions and its social and environmental commitments.Working at Lacoste is belonging to a community of 8,500 employees on the move to build the future. Committed to making equal opportunities a reality and to revealing potential, the company brings together talents from all walks of life, embracing their differences.Lacoste is one of the inspiring brands driven by passionate people within the MF Brands Group, alongside Aigle, Gant and Tecnifibre ().As an Assistant Manager you will act as a brand ambassador; engaging with customers, drive sales and always #Playasoneteam. **Responsibilities:**- You will support the Store Manager to inspire and coach the team- Lead by example to deliver excellence.- KPI driven and commercially aware of the business performance- Follow the performance management process alongside HR processes- Support with the smooth operational running of the store- Embrace high standards of visual excellence **Reward and Benefits:**- Competitive salary- Competitive Commissions Scheme- 28 days annual leave entitlement inclusive of bank holidays- Up to 65% off Lacoste products- Employee Assistance Programme- Uniform Allowance**Desirable Criteria:**- Strong ability to communicate effectively at all levels- Team spirit in failure as in success- Ability to share skills and know-how- Passionate, dedicated and hardworking mannerism with ambition to progress- Sales and Target Drive- Leadership Skills## SkillsOrganisedPeople skillsManagement and leadership skills## Equal opportunitiesAt Lacoste, we are committed to making equal opportunities a reality.Inherited from our unique vision of fashion-sport, equal opportunities move us forward and our recruitment methods follow this commitment by focusing on skills and embracing all types of talents.We commit to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where elegance goes beyond style and where each of us is given the chance to fulfill our greatest potential.### Location Location AddressUnit 63, Central Building, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, United Kingdom