Assistant Manager

The role

As a Store Assistant Manager, you're the go to person on shift. One moment you might be helping a customer design their dream kitchen or bathroom, the next you're supporting a delivery, or solving a customer issue. It's a role that keeps you moving, thinking and leading all day.

You'll play a key part across all areas of the store, including:

• Supporting the Store Managers
• Leading the store in the Store Manager's absence
• Delivering results through sales and exceptional service
• Inspiring and supporting colleagues to deliver great customer service
• Ensuring the store safety, compliance and operational excellence for everyone
• Managing day to day operations

At Wickes, we operate across four key areas of the store:

• Helping customers find what they need (self serve)
• Supporting larger home projects from design to installation (showroom)
• Delivering great service through our sales teams (assisted selling)
• Making sure orders are fulfilled smoothly (order fulfilment)

About you

• You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy variety and a fast paced environment. This is a role for someone who's comfortable taking ownership and who:
• Has experience in a customer facing environment
• Can lead and motivate a team, even during busy or challenging days
• Is organised, adaptable and solutions focused
• Brings strong communication and people skills
• Takes pride in delivering a great customer experience

What you'll bring

• A hands on approach and willingness to get stuck in across all areas of the store
• Problem solving skills and resilience in a fast moving environment
• The ability to balance customer needs, team support and operational priorities
• Confidence using systems and technology in day to day tasks
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to support nearby stores when needed

What we offer

• We'll support you to grow and develop your leadership skills, with real opportunities to progress.
• Up to 7.5% annual bonus + up to £300 per month gainshare bonus
• Up to 35 days' holiday including bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Access to Digital GP and wellbeing support
• Discounts and cashback across a wide range of retailers

A few things to know

• This is a hands on role.
• You may occasionally support nearby stores, so some flexibility and travel is needed.
• Flexible working can be discussed as part of your application.

What to do next

If you're ready to take the next step in your retail career, build leadership experience and be part of a team that makes a real difference to customers' homes, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know.