Assistant Sales Manager
Ripley
Basic and Commission: OTE £28,000+
Full-Time, Flexible working hours across a 7-day rota.
Opportunity for a hands-on manager to grow their career
If you're looking for a career with a company that provides only the best support to its staff and urges you to grow within the business, then we would love to hear from you!
United Carpets and Beds is one of the UK's largest franchised flooring and bed retailers. Family owned and run, United Carpets and Beds has the values that have created a reputation for bringing value for money flooring to everyone.
Currently with 53 retail stores operating across the UK with new stores opening all the time.
We’re looking for an Assistant Sales Manager to be part of the growth plans at our busy store in Ripley. Working with your store manager to drive the team to deliver exceptional customer service, whilst delivering business growth to your store along with a hands-on management approach. You will also be required to maximise sales by consistently delivering excellent store standards. This role requires a flexible approach, as you will be required to work weekends and some late nights.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and pension scheme
- Attractive commission scheme
- Free parking
- The chance to join a well-established company
- To showcase your knowledge and skill set
- You’ll discover a rewarding team environment
- Varied shift pattern across a 7-day rota
About You
- Ability to deputise for the store manager in their absence
- Able to deliver great service, with a positive can-do attitude
- Prepared to work hard, support and develop your team.
- A great communicator that demonstrates leadership skills with strong organisational skills.
- Have hands on sales experience (in flooring, furniture, bed, kitchen or bathrooms would be a bonus)
- Driving licence preferred not essential
Responsibilities
- In this role you will be a key member of the store management team and will report to the Store Manager
- Ensure retail teams work together, are fully competent in their roles, are regularly assessed, and monitor performances.
- Contribute to the store’s KPI’s and exceed sales targets
- You will lead by example and inspire our retail colleagues to maximise sales and deliver excellent customer service.
- Assist the store manager with planning and optimising staffing levels, factoring in days off and holidays.
- Ensure premises are maintained to a good standard and all defects are reported.
- Maintain sufficient and accurate stock levels and records, and check all the ticket, point of sale and instore graphics are displayed correctly and the store is clean, tidy and presentable.
For any advice or support, email [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have any flooring or beds sales experience?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
