Assistant Store Manager

Triple Wimbledon champion Fred Perry founded his brand in 1952. He was the son of a cotton spinner, who played and fought his way through, always with style – and despite the establishment. Today, Fred Perry is a global community of over 370 employees, all inspired by the Laurel Wreath and what it represents

Please note, this position is offered on a fixed term basis as a maternity cover.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To deputise for the Store Manager in their absence
• In the absence of the Store Manager, you will manage the cash handling, banking and associated administration
• You will ensure that all till operations are carried out in line with the Fred Perry operations manual
• To support the Store Manager to help meet KPI budgets, communicating these to staff and motivating them to help achieve agreed targets
• To assist the Store Manager in all aspects of the stock control, including receipting transfers, monitoring stock levels, stock preparation and presentation
• You will demonstrate excellent customer service to all customers and provide customers with expertise information of the product range and it's benefits
• Be familiar with the shop operations manual, personnel and Health and Safety policies
• Communicate KPI results to Head Office and Area Manager in the absence of the Store Manager, including commentary on reports
• Inform the Store Manager of any issues or non compliance in reference to the Fred Perry policies and procedures

THE PERSON:

• Experience in retail management - essential
• Proven experience in building effective teams and motivating employees
• Strong initiative and leadership skills
• Understanding of various retail concepts i.e. (gross margin, markdowns, visual merchandising)
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to adapt quickly and react positively to business needs

BENEFITS

We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to all our staff and continue to reassess what our community needs from us to thrive. We don’t want to be a good company to work for, we want to be a great one. Here are some things we currently offer:

• Competitive salary
• Generous staff discount
• Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Life insurance
• Season ticket loan
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Regular opportunities to attend gigs / events

We actively welcome applications from people of all different backgrounds. Your CV will be submitted to hiring managers with all personal details hidden to ensure anonymity.