Assistant Store Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Description
Position: Assistant Store Manager
Location: Highgate, Birmingham
Job Type: Permanent, Full time
Working days: 5 days over 7 (including weekends)
Salary: Guaranteed earnings of £40,000-£60,000 (including basic salary of £25,000 - £30,000 (dependent on experience) per year + bonus + commission). We pay commission the very next month, so you don't have to wait for 22+ weeks for items to be delivered before getting your commission, like with our competitors!
NCF is a growing company, with an excellent Trustpilot rating of 4.7 stars! We are looking for talented individuals who have experience working in a similar industry that breathe sales, love developing a team and have amazing customer service standards! If this sounds like you apply today to work in our Highgate, Birmingham store - it's a brilliant opportunity for you!
Responsibilities:
· Supporting the Store Manager in day-to-day operations
· Supervising the team in the absence of the Store Manager
· Greet, assist, demonstrate and sell our products to customers
· Provide professional customer service
· Deal with all customer queries and complaints in a professional manner, in line with company procedures
Skills:
- Must have experience of managing people
- Experience of working within sales and retail/FMCG
- Ability to manage people and have a clear dichotomy between yourself and subordinates
- Not afraid of confrontation
- Ability to have difficult conversations is a must
- Effective communicator at all levels
- Awareness of KPIs, expectations and deadlines
- Strong admin and analytical skills
The role offers an immediate start for the suitable candidate.
Only use the online application. Do not apply directly in store.
Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted and invited to interview
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
Experience:
- Retail: 2 years (required)
Work Location: One location
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: Home Furniture & Housewares Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Store Manager roles across NCF Living'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 Home Furniture & Housewares Stores.
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 £40,000 - £60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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