first assistant manager Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
This position is for our store inEldon Square Shopping Centre, Eldon Way, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 7XS.
About The Fragrance Shop Established in 1994, The Fragrance Shop is known for its passionate and innovative nature within the fragrance industry, and we are the UK’s largest, independent fragrance retailer. Our aim is to create mainstream and luxury fragrance, which is affordable and accessible for all, and we showcase over 130 luxury Fragrance brands in our stores 200+ nationwide and online!
We are currently looking for an experienced assistant manager to assist in the management of the store, to achieve the Company objectives by providing excellent customer service to maximize sales and establish efficient methods of operation to maximize profitability. The role will include leading customer service focus by playing a hands-on role.
Responsibilities/ Objectives:
1. Support the store manager in the development of plans and local initiatives to improve the store’s performance and contribution to the overall company results.
2. Ensure that the store is tidy and presentable and conforms with the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety, with particular emphasis to the sales floor.
3. Assist in the management of a team of consultants by training, coaching, delegating and empowering them to provide excellent customer service in a friendly environment. Take a lead role in resolving customer queries and complaints.
4. Communicate all relevant information to the Store Manager and take accountability for the store to cover days off, holiday and sickness.
5. Ensure that all products are presented / displayed to their best advantage, following guidelines.
6. Actively promote the company and the store in the local market place.
7. Ensure that all products are correctly coded, priced and correct POS is used at all times.
8. Continue to develop self and role by studying relevant training materials and store information.
9. Keep up to date with new product launches and lines
10. Always deliver exceptional customer service and ensure that the consultants do the same
11. Carry out any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Store Manager, maintaining a co-operative and flexible attitude at all times.
12. All the above to be carried out in a timely, efficient and cost effective manner.
The above is a broad definition of the job responsibilities.
It does not take into account of every aspect of the job because of the areas of flexibility, which the job holder may be required to perform.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newcastle upon Tyne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 31/07/2023
