SPAR Threshfield - Assistant Manager

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
  
  Please be aware that this Store is located in a rural area with limited public transport available. Shift times for this role will
be scheduled between 6.30am and 10.15pm and all applicants are advised to ensure that they would have adequate transportation to and from work prior to applying for the role. SPAR Threshfield- Assistant Manager Contract Type: Permanent Hours of work: 39 hours per week Location: SPAR Threshfield Garage, Kettlewell Rd, Skipton, BD23 5PL 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.