Blacks - Assistant Manager - Bath

Blacks - Assistant Manager - Bath Bath, England

JD Sports
Full Time Bath, England 22672 - 23741 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

We are Blacks and have been since 1863. We live and breathe the outdoors, from simple walks and technical hikes to arduous expeditions and intrepid exploration. Our aim has always been to make the outdoors as accessible as possible to everybody, ensuring that they have the right clothing and equipment for wherever their adventure takes them.

From our nautical based beginnings, we've grown to be one of the most recognisable names on the high streets in the UK. We've evolved to a point where our extensive range is available online, meaning we can equip likeminded enthusiasts with the best clothing, footwear and equipment across the world.

Blacks offer some of most exciting careers which can offer you the kind of involvement, teamwork, progression or recognition you want from a job opportunity.

Role Overview:

In this role, you will assist the Store Manager in the day to day running of the store. Taking ownership of a number of duties while making sure that the stores KPIs are achieved. Furthermore, in the Manager's absence, you will be the first point of contact, therefore you will motivate the workforce to drive sales and offer exceptional customer service while exceeding targets and maintaining the standards of the business.

Customer service

  • Ensure that customers are given considerate and responsible service throughout their visit.
  • Deal with inquiries and complaints resolving the issue at the earliest opportunity in a professional manner.
  • Ensure that personal appearance and standard of dress for the internal team is in line with company guidelines.
  • Have an understanding of the Customer Service measuring programme, Customer Satisfaction Surveys

Sales

  • Ensure that targets are achieved and, where possible, exceeded.
  • Able to understand and interpret the relevant Oracle reports.
  • Utilise in-store devices, ensuring that all team members are driving this at every opportunity.
  • Confident use of the store's dashboard to analyse Footfall, ATV and Conversion.

Visual Merchandising

  • Attract, engage and motivate customers into making purchases in store by using the latest visual techniques.
  • Ensure that the weekly brief has been actioned with the store
  • Ensure that all merchandise is correctly priced, price amendments are actioned and all POS is correctly displayed.
  • Keep stock on display clean and presentable at all times.

Training & Development

  • Develop internal staff and promote progression within the group.
  • Monitor the Training and Development site and keep track of staff progression by the relevant
  • E-assessments.
  • Assist with store recruitment, new starter inductions, and staff training.
  • Management development should be prioritised with the use of the Trainee Management Academy.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed

  • Retail Management experience.
  • Excellent Time Management skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • IT skills - Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

  • Holiday Allowance
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation
  • Pension Scheme
  • Health plans – Depending on level of role
  • Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.

Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of you applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion

Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.

Thank you again for your time.

Blacks - Assistant Manager - Bath
JD Sports

www.jdsports.co.uk
Bury, United Kingdom
Peter Cowgill
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Sporting Goods Stores
1981
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