Assistant Manager - Manchester Airport Terminal 2 Air Side - New Store Opening

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NEW STORE OPENING - MANCHESTER AIRPORT TERMINAL 2, AIR SIDE

Opening in July 2025 as part of the role out of the new phase of T2 Terminal at Manchester Airport

Interview process from April 2025

Hire dates to cover training from June 2025

Highly competitive salary, monthly bonus of 10% if sales targets achieved (with the potential of 20% if stretch targets achieved), generous employee discount, annual jewellery uniform allowance and other excellent benefits!

We are currently seeking an organised, pro-active and results driven assistant store manager to join the team in our store. If you thrive on taking the lead on retail operations, inspiring a high performing team to beat their targets and provide a world-class service, then we'd love to have you join us!

The role

The assistant store manager is our brand ambassador and responsible for the day-to-day operational running of the store. You will report to the store manager and be their biggest support - ensuring the commercial success of the store - and be responsible for running the operational aspects of a high-performing store.

What to expect from the role

• Support, coach and motivate the in-store team to achieve the store's targets, whilst setting the example in exemplary Pandora customer service.
• Focus on retail operations in store, including stock control, store procedures, organising teams around the store to optimise sales, managing store security, team rotas and tracking the team's sales performance.
• Responsible for the successful running and trading of the store in the absence of the store manager.
• Maintain a strong retail floor presence, managing team presence around the store and influencing the sales space.
• Be trained thoroughly in our hand-crafted luxury product to become a Pandora product expert and nurture the store team to unlock their full potential.

The successful candidate

The ideal candidate will be a highly capable leader and a passionate team player who will confidently support their team to provide an unforgettable Pandora in-store experience.

Prior experience with a leading brand and/or desirable consumer product retailing is preferred. If you are a senior supervisor or current assistant manager looking for your next challenge, then this could be the opportunity for you. We look for people who demonstrate the ability to apply our company core values of dreaming, daring, caring and delivering in their role.

An ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in driving sales and profitability in store.
• A passion for driving a culture of exemplary customer service.
• Strong communication skills to establish and coach a high performing team.
• The ability to be adaptable and flexible to changing business needs.
• A positive, can-do attitude with contagious enthusiasm for Pandora product and core values.
• A well-presented appearance with a taste for desirable products and a passion for retail.

Why work with us?

Our people are an integral part of our success. Our commitment to unforgettable career progression is just the start. We offer a competitive rewards package that is second to none.

Our generous benefits package includes:

• A highly competitive salary.
• Monthly bonus of 10% if sales targets achieved (with the potential of 20% if stretch targets are achieved).
• A generous annual jewellery uniform allowance to express yourself and your individuality.
• Generous employee discount.
• Access to our online benefits platform with plentiful retail, hospitality and entertainment discounts.
• Free support for you and your loved ones through 'Retail Trust' on health and wellbeing, financial advice, legal aid and more.
• Parties, incentives and gifts throughout the year.

If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the relevant skills, please click apply to submit your application.