Handle are thrilled to be working with one of the world's leading music brands. Part of the brand is one of the most well-known stores in the country which along with the experience they sell a range of high-quality merchandise which includes LP's, Vinyl and exciting artist collaborations. There is usually a large annual footfall and is considered to be a world-famous tourist attraction.
They're searching for an Assistant Manager who would play a vital role working with General Manager to run a small business unit.. You would oversee the team's delivery on a variety of tasks including product development, buying and multichannel operations. This is a great retail opportunity for someone who has a love and passion for music and be responsible for a team in a successful world-renowned organisation.
Key responsibilities:
- Work with the management team to help develop commercial strategies to ensure that targets are met
- Keeping a strong knowledge of the retail market
- Develop SOPs to maximise sales and enhance visitor experience
- Performing opening, closing of the store
- Sell merchandise and manage stock
- Coordinate special promotions and any reordering of popular products
- Maintaining high standards in store presentation
- Managing promotion layouts and arrangements to help maximise sales and profit
- Reviewing trading data and taking actions required to benefit the longer-term retail operations
- Ensuring warehouse stock levels are maintained
- Build a dedicated retail team through effective recruitment
- Motivate and manage the team to help provide an excellent customer service
- Manage and supervise store personnel during peaks and busy periods
- Creating reports using the EPOS system
The ideal candidate will have:
- A passion for music and working in a music store
- Strong retail store management experience
- Excellent customer facing communication experience
- Previous experience managing strategies and implementing targets
- The ability to retain and disseminate commercial data, budgeting, and forecasting
- Experience in effectively managing a team and recruiting in a retail environment
- Customer-facing, cash-handling and EPOS systems experience
If this sounds like you and you are available to start a new role, please apply!
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
