Assistant Manager

Triple Wimbledon champion Fred Perry founded his brand in 1952. He was the son of a cotton spinner, who played and fought his way through, always with style – and despite the establishment. Today, Fred Perry is a global community of over 370 employees, all inspired by the Laurel Wreath and what it represents KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: To deputise for the Store Manager in their absence In the absence of the Store Manager, you will manage the cash handling, banking and associated administration You will ensure that all till operations are carried out in line with the Fred Perry operations manual To support the Store Manager to help meet KPI budgets, communicating these to staff and motivating them to help achieve agreed targets To assist the Store Manager in all aspects of the stock control, including receipting transfers, monitoring stock levels, stock preparation and presentation You will demonstrate excellent customer service to all customers and provide customers with expertise information of the product range and it's benefits Be familiar with the shop operations manual, personnel and Health and Safety policies Communicate KPI results to Head Office and Area Manager in the absence of the Store Manager, including commentary on reports Inform the Store Manager of any issues or non compliance in reference to the Fred Perry policies and procedures THE PERSON: Experience in retail management - essential Proven experience in building effective teams and motivating employees Strong initiative and leadership skills Understanding of various retail concepts i.e. (gross margin, markdowns, visual merchandising) Excellent communication skills Able to adapt quickly and react positively to business needs Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace. All CVs submitted will have personal information anonymised to ensure unbiased consideration. If you share our passion for retail and customer service, and want to grow within a supportive and ambitious team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join Fred Perry as a valued Sales Assistant.