Assistant Store Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Recognised as a TOP 20 Best WORKPLACE IN THE UK where people are at the heart of everything we do, Lindt offers an inspiring values-based culture, where our purpose of "Making People Feel Special" is evident in everything we do!
We are now on the hunt for a full time Assistant Store Manager (40 hours) to help lead our Retail Team at at the Designer Outlet, West Midlands.
Key Responsibilities:
As Assistant Store Manager, you will work closely with our Store Manager to focus on customer service, people development, merchandise management, store administration and operations, whilst ensuring that the store is running at the highest capacity and efficiency levels.
As a Retail employee with Lindt, you will be joining more than a company - you will be joining a team that truly believes in you and your abilities to create a positive and engaging in-store experience for our customers. As we continue to grow our Retail offering, the teams play an integral part in delivering legendary service and a premium experience to our customers.
It takes a passionate, positive, highly engaged, confident, self-starter to win our customers over with every interaction. It is this passion for Lindt, knowledge of our product and commitment to our brand that keeps customers coming back again and again.
In return we offer a fantastic package which includes competitive basic salary, pension, healthcare, generous holiday allowance, cycle to work scheme as well as many other exciting benefits and, of course, a chocolate allowance!
In addition to an impressive retail management record, you will have the ability to motivate, inspire and develop staff, leading by example from the front and providing exceptional levels of Customer Service. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to create and maintain a culture of enthusiasm and excellence.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£25,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cannock: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Store Manager roles across Lindt & Sprungli's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £25,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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