SPAR Strand - Assistant Manager

James Hall

SPAR Strand - Assistant Manager

Salary Not Specified

James Hall, Croft, Pendle

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 14 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4132faaae07b4d42afdef57db0edf1c9

Full Job Description

As an Assistant Manager, the store will be your responsibility in the absence of the Store Manager. You will gain valuable
experience to help you take your next step in management. It means you'll take responsibility of everything from ordering stock to
training employees and driving sales whilst ensuring our high levels of customer service.

Here's What You Can Expect to be Doing

  • To support the Store Manager in developing a motivated and empowered team through a positive and innovative management style

  • Lead your team in providing outstanding customer service

  • Develop and support colleagues through driving sales and maximising profit

    We are looking for Assistant Managers who are confident, proud and passionate about delivering an amazing customer experience and

  • with an ability to motivate and lead a team.

    Below are just some of the things we look out for in our future Assistant Managers

  • Previous supervisory or management experience of leading a team within a retail environment


  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships

  • A passion for developing colleagues through apprenticeships and in-house training

  • Ability to deal with conflict in an effective professional manner

  • The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of budgeting and targets

  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of health & safety legislation within the retail environment

    Salary: Competitive


  • Through our company owned stores division, G&E Murgatroyd, we own and operate over 160 SPAR stores across the north of England and
    are proud to offer our customers a modern and convenient shopping experience.

    Our SPAR colleagues from retail stores to Head office are an amazing and integral part of the James Hall & Co family. We
    understand the importance of our stores in the communities they serve, and we are excited to continue expanding in the future.

    More About the Role, Loyalty Award - You are the most important part of our business and the relationships you build with our customers is what makes
    us special. As a new store colleague, you will receive an additional £0.75 per hour which will paid to you in a lump sum on the
    pay day after your anniversary date.

    Apprenticeships and further training - We believe in investing in our colleagues and that is why you will have ample opportunity
    to gain relevant qualifications and progress within the business.

    Staff Discount - We want to make a difference where we can, that is why you will receive a current store discount of 20%.

    Learning and Development - We want all of our colleagues to reach their full potential. That is why you will benefit from our
    in-house learning and development team who will provide you access to fully funded accredited training and industry recognised
    qualifications.

    Grocery Aid - We work with the national charity Grocery Aid to provide all colleagues a 24/7 helpline service that is free,
    independent and confidential. Grocery Aid also offer a wide range of other fantastic services to support you when you need it
    across financial, practical and emotional issues.