Retail Assistant Manager — Lead, Coach & Optimize Store

Farmfoods Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A family business in retail is seeking an Assistant Manager for their Wakefield location. This full-time position involves working 43 hours over 5 days a week, including weekends. Key responsibilities include assisting the shop manager, developing retail assistants, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, some managerial experience, and a commitment to maintaining high operational standards. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, reflecting the company's dedication to staff development and career growth.

Benefits

30 days holiday

15% staff discount

Great training opportunities

Workplace pension

Free life assurance

Staff benefits package

Qualifications

• A friendly, positive, hard-working approach to work.
• Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Trustworthy and reliable team member.
• Some experience as a manager, team leader or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist shop manager in running an efficient shop and providing service.
• Develop retail assistants through coaching and mentoring.
• Accountable for shop in absence of manager, ensuring customer care.
• Motivate and guide team to control operational costs.
• Support shop manager with recruitment and induction.

Job description

A family business in retail is seeking an Assistant Manager for their Wakefield location. This full-time position involves working 43 hours over 5 days a week, including weekends. Key responsibilities include assisting the shop manager, developing retail assistants, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, some managerial experience, and a commitment to maintaining high operational standards. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, reflecting the company's dedication to staff development and career growth.