Senior Assistant Manager

Senior Assistant Manager – CorkOur Client, an established and successful big box Retail Store in Cork City is seeking to recruit a Senior Assistant Manager to drive commercial and operational KPI’s. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Assistant Store Manager / Store Manager with volume retail management experience looking to join a business where you can add value through your leadership and your passion for Retail.As the Senior Assistant Manager, you will support the General Group Manager with the overall strategic direction whilst ensuring 5* customer engagement and service.Known for their fantastic high-end product, coupled with their vast knowledge of the industry and their customer service this is suited to a driven and results oriented Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager looking to take ownership of a large big box store.This job would be ideal for an experienced retail fashion manager with a flair for visual and floor planResponsibilities for the job of Assistant Store Manager include the following.Work closely with leadership team in delivering KPI’s and achieving 5* service! To implement retail priorities and effectively communicate targets and objectives.To deliver the retail plan through your team, service and product knowledgeLead and motivate your team through high levels of engagement and communications.Analyse trading reports and react accordingly in order of achieving your store KPI’sTo ensure a systematic approach in planning and organising store promotions, events, and day to day activityResponsible for managing all HR issues and appraisals for the team.Ensure that exceptional customer service is in place throughout the store and that this company culture is met by all staff through coaching, managing, and reporting.Monitor stock loss and implement strategies to reduce company deficit costs.Ensure company succession plan is implemented, to encourage growth amongst your team.The ideal candidate will possess the following:Ambitious with a zeal for learning more and progressing within the company.A proven track record in managing a successful team within a target driven, commercial retail environment.Experience of managing performance, coaching, and motivating a team on an ongoing basis.Proven ability in sales, with a commercial understanding of budgets, margin, cost of sell, P&L.An ability to interpret and report on financial information.Excellent knowledge of high-volume Fashion / Textiles retail3-4 years retail management experiencePackage€40k negotiableBonus structure