Assistant Store Manager

Vivienne Westwood Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Vivienne Westwood is one of the most iconic British Fashion Brands who cares and believes in its people and the environment. If you’re interested in being part of an organisation that produces quality products, promotes awareness for a better world, and provides an excellent benefits package to support its employees, keep reading….

Vivienne Westwood is looking for an Assistant Manager to join our team based in the Leading 44 Conduit London Store. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate a strong awareness of the business within the framework of defined brand objectives and KPIs.
• Handle issues in a timely manner according to company policies and operational procedures.
• Provide regular feedback to the Retail Area Manager regarding store performance and other store operative issues.
• Achieve store budget and optimize sell-out within the budget provided.
• Manage all cash and credit card handling and banking procedures according to company guidelines.
• Ensure that product deliveries and movements are processed according to company stock management guidelines.
• Be responsible for the good image of the store, always ensuring it is clean and well maintained according to the company visual merchandising standards.
• Lead by example, acting as a role model for the team.
• Coach and train the staff to improve the business performance.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN OUR ASSISTANT MANAGER:

• Have between 2 and 5 years of experience in a luxury retail business as a manager or assistant manager.
• Have strong experience in managing, developing and motivating a sales team.
• Have excellent communication skills (both verbal and non-verbal) and be able to meet and exceed customers’ expectations every time.

(Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be required to perform additional duties to fulfil the requirements of the role.)

Interview Process

For the interview, candidates are required to present a SWOT analysis to the team.

BENEFITS

• Commission
• Uniform allowance
• Staff discounts
• Training
• Health & Wellbeing support (includes Private Medical Health Insurance, EAP, Gym Discounts, Access to Financial Planning Service, etc.)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Opportunity to develop new skills and progress in your career.
• Opportunity to work for a company that cares and believes in its people and the environment.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local government laws.

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