Assistant Manager

Mulberry; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

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Established in Somerset in 1971, Mulberry has grown to be the largest maker of luxury leather goods in the United Kingdom. With a contemporary take on British heritage and a focus on responsible craft, our ambition is to create progressive luxury.

Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brand's inception; in recognition of our purpose-driven approach, in 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp Certification.

Today, we are a global brand, but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the planet. If these are values you share, we would love you to join our team.

Role Overview

At Mulberry, our Assistant Managers are called 'People and Experience Leaders' because you must be passionate about people, determined to deliver an extraordinary customer experience, and open to learning and developing yourself and others. We want you to strive to be an expert within your field and a key contributor at Mulberry.

What we need from you:

Team Development

1. You will support in creating a high performing team where diversity is embraced and every person is valued and feels a sense of belonging.
2. You will encourage discussions and invite ideas and different perspectives in order to drive creativity and collaboration.
3. You will create a culture that embraces feedback; give praise, share successes, coach and challenge.

Customer Focus

1. You will nurture a welcoming and fun environment for your customers and team.
2. You will be committed to delivering an engaging and memorable customer experience in your store and inspire your team to do the same.
3. You will develop and maintain key customer relationships using in-store CRM tools to support you and your team.

Commercial Collaboration

1. You will continually demonstrate a commitment to driving your business.
2. You will collaborate and build key relationships to accelerate store growth.
3. You will demonstrate expert market awareness and the ability to use analysis to maximize trading opportunities.
4. You will lead and deliver operational excellence showing respect and consideration for people, product, and your environment.

Environmental Consciousness

1. As a certified B Corp business, it is important to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into your work wherever possible. Supporting the business's 'Five C's' strategy in addressing and improving Climate, Cultivation, Craft, Culture, and Circularity. Promoting a greener, more sustainable future.
2. You will promote equity, empathy, and understanding and demonstrate this commitment within your internal and external communities.

You are:

1. Inspiring
2. Engaging
3. Agile
4. Perceptive
5. An experienced Leader (preferably within luxury fashion but not essential)
6. In love with fashion!

What we will do for you:

1. Competitive basic salary
2. Bonus
3. Product allowance
4. An enviable staff discount and exclusive access to staff sales
5. Extra day off for your birthday
6. Pension Contributions & Life Assurance
7. Training and development opportunities - including full access to LinkedIn Learning
8. x2 paid volunteering days per year
9. Access to Help@Hand - a wellbeing service featuring remote GP appointments, mental health support, physiotherapy, personal training & retail discounts

Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about hiring and developing the best talent. All hiring decisions are made only on the basis of qualifications, skills, or experience and as they relate to the particular role. If you need us to make any adjustments to our application or interview processes to enable you to be at your best, please email us at [e-mail].