Assistant Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you looking to become part of a friendly team who thrive to provide excellent customer service?
Here at Soletrader we have excellent relationships with all of the brands we stock and have been working closely with brands such as Dr Martens since 1960’s. We have over 30 stores across the UK, with an ever-growing online presence.
We are looking for an Assistant Manager to join our current team in Ashford with previous experience within retail management.
You will be working with a small team which consist of full and part time staff managing the store to maximise sales.
We are looking for the right candidate that has the willingness to learn and adapt to any challenges along the way. You must be friendly and approachable individual.
As an assistant manager, your duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assisting and managing your team to ensure they assist customers efficiently.
- Managing sales and inventory levels.
- Managing and motivating your team to improve the quality of their service, meet sales targets, increase sales and profit for the store.
- Handling feedback, queries and complaints from customers.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to maintain a customer-focused environment.
- Willingness to work shifts of a specified duration on weekends, evenings or during the Christmas and Easter seasons or bank holidays.
- Ability to collaborate with different people and as a team
- Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal communication.
- Leadership skills to motivate the team and drive results.
- Commitment to continuous learning and the ability to change circumstances
- Minimum of 1 year retail management experience.
In return, we offer:
- 40% off 2 pairs of shoes per season to wear at work
- 25% personal and direct family discount
- 10% off for extended family
If this sounds interesting to you and you are ready for your next challenge, please send your CV now, with a covering letter telling me why you are the right person for the job.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discounts
- Wellness programmes
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Junction 32
Experience:
- Retail management: 1 years (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £22,194.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ashford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: ASHam
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Manager roles across Soletrader Outlet'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 General.
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 £22,194 - £22,194 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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