Retail Assistant Manager

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Manager to join a well-established company in the Retail sector to be based on the outskirts of York. We are therefore looking for someone who is process driven, has excellent leadership skills and has previously managed a team of 15 people. Please note you will be required to work the Sunday of each week and one later shift.

The Assistant Manager reports into the Area Manager and will have regular communication to ensure successful trading and the overall administration of the store. This involves responsibility for sales figures, stocks, merchandising, staff relations, customer satisfaction, equipment, operation costs, maintenance, hygiene, safety, security, financial records and compliance.

Some of the responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Store layout, pricing and ticketing
Advertising, displays and promotion planning
Knowledge of local competition
Ensuring staff display a friendly and helpful attitude
Maintaining an attractive, clean selling environment
Ordering stock from group warehouses and representatives
Security of stock, checking goods in and out
Correct use of warehouse and stockrooms
Training, reviewing, development and promotion of employees

This will be working 5 days over 7, including working a Sunday every week and one twilight shift (later shift) earning a salary of £20,250. Along with this you will be joining a very supportive team with great career progression opportunities.

Castle Employment Group is an award-winning recruitment company based in Scarborough, Leeds and York. With over 50 years of experience, we deliver a market leading service building long-term relationships with our candidates. We offer an honest, straightforward approach, tailored to deliver exactly what our candidates need.

Castle Employment provides temporary, permanent and contract employment opportunities throughout Yorkshire and the UK. Our highly experienced team of consultants are all specialists within their field of recruitment and have a thorough understanding and knowledge of their roles ensuring that they can deliver a perfect match for your career aspirations.

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