Assistant Store Manager - Blacks

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 like minded enthusiasts with the best clothing, footwear and equipment across the world. 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...

 
 

Role overview:  

We are seeking a skilled Assistant Manager with strong leadership & communication abilities to guide their team towards achieving sales & KPI targets whilst providing unparalleled service. 

Responsibilities:  

• Supporting the Store Manager in effectively running all store operations to ensure meeting or exceeding sales & KPI targets. Setting clear sales goals, tracking performances whilst evolving processes to ensure continuous store growth. 

• Creating a positive team culture through recruiting, training & continuously developing your staff. Building a motivated and high performing team, increasing chances of store success. 

• Analysing sales data and financial reports to make quick and well-informed decisions alongside the Store Manager, identifyingand responding to areas of opportunityOperationally & Commercially. 

• Act as the point of contact for colleagues in the manager’s absence. 

• Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving complaints professionally. 

• Help manage day-to-day operations, including opening and closing procedures. 

• Support cash management tasks, such as processing transactions and reconciling tills. 

• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training new employees. 

• Provide feedback and coaching to colleagues to improve performance. 

• Support the Store Manager in maintainingcolleague schedules to ensure proper coverage and productivity 

Role objectivesand KPI’s:  

• Contribute to achieving or exceeding the stores monthly sales target.  

• Driveall additionalKPIs including but not limited to Units, Conversion, ATV, UPT.   

• Achieve upselling or cross-selling targets. 

• Maintain a high Net Promotor Score. 

• Ensure stock accuracy during store Audits. 

• Ensure all new colleagues complete mandatory training required.  

• Ensure employee satisfaction stores or engagement survey results meet or exceed company benchmarks. 

• Assistin keeping operational costs within the allocatedbudget 

 

Skills and Experience: 

• Previoussupervisory or management experience in a fast-paced Retail/ Customer Facing environment 

• Passionate about retail & hold a good understanding of the latest trends and our competitors  

• Previousexperience of coaching and developing individuals 

•  Strong communicationskills  

• Proven track recordof achieving and exceeding sales targets and KPI’s 

• Experience in analysing KPI’s data to making commercial decisions 

• Keen eye for detail & commerciality. Previousexperience within visual merchandising would be advantageous 

• Promote JD Group values to internal and external stakeholders 

Benefits 

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

• Quarterly discretionary bonus schemes  

• Company discount of 30% off a large number ofproducts in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?,Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors)  

• Exclusive deals and discounts and offers from retail and hospitality businesses through our online benefits platform (TELUS Health)  

• Access to digital health and well-being services through our benefits platform (TELUS Health) 

• Health cash plans 

• Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development throughout your career journey with the Group 

• Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications (England Only) 

• Company Sick Pay scheme  

• Discounted Gym memberships at JD Gyms  

• Life Assurance  

• Access to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change. 

• Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to JD Foundation  

• Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change  

• Incremental Holiday Allowance 

 

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