Assistant Manager

MINISO is a lifestyle design-led business which has been enjoying huge growth across the globe since its inception in 2013. In just 9 years it operates in over 90 countries, with almost 5,000 stores worldwide.

The first MINISO UK store was launched with great success in November 2019 in Ealing Broadway Centre, London. We currently have 18 stores in the UK, with several more store openings in 2023 and huge expansion plans over the next few years.

THE ROLE

The ideal candidate will have an ability to assist the store manager with the daily operations of the retail store. They should be a confident salesperson and be able to share their best practices in order to onboard new employees.

The type of individual we are looking for is someone who can hit the ground running and operate in a highly fluid environment associated with a new business, effectively support the store manager and has a positive, can-do attitude.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE TO DO

As our Assistant Store Manager, you will be primarily working to maximise sales and profit by ensuring the efficient and effective management of all sales and operational areas. Your responsibilities will include:

· Ensuring an excellent standard of customer service is delivered at all times.

· Ensuring the stock room is efficiently managed, with good organisation skills and understanding of how to correctly operate a stock room in a fast-paced environment

· Store is attractively merchandised, and all pricing is correct

· Promotions are mounted in line with the calendar and are positioned to fully potentialize sales.

· Ensuring stock loss, man-hours and costs are controlled efficiently.

· Managing the recruitment, training, development and performance of all staff.

· Coaching, motivating and developing the store sales team to achieve personal and store objectives.

· Communicating effectively with and fully supporting the Store Manager to ensure key information is shared to ensure best practice and achievement of company objectives.

WHO WE’D LOVE TO MEET

· Proven management experience within a Retail environment

· Knowledge of retail operational activities required for effective management of the shop floor.

· Customer focused approach

· Good merchandising skills in a rapid stock changing environment

· The ability to motivate a team and build good relationships within the team

· Strong management skills

· Excellent communication skills at all levels

· Competent IT (especially word & excel) and administration skills

· Practical Health and Safety knowledge and an understanding of relevant legislation

· A flexible, open-minded approach with a proven ability to prioritise effectively.

· Passionate about retail and have a real desire to build a career within the company.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

· Competitive Salary

· Generous Bonus Scheme

· Store Discount

· Pension

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £24,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person