Job Description
Assistant Shop Manager - Ings Centre, Hull
Business Area: Retail
Work Hours: 25 hrs pw
Address: Unit 7, Ings, Savoy Road, Hull, HU8 0TX
Salary: £9.33 ph aged 21+
Join the Cooplands family:
Founded in 1885 – the company was founded in 1885 by Paul Cooplands’ Great Grandfather. Paul Coopland continues to support the business as a non executive director on the board and the family are still involved in the business. Our CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Belinda Youngs joined the business in 2019 bringing a wealth of Retail experience to support our future growth.
People are the heart of everything we do here at Cooplands. We aim to provide a friendly and positive place to work where there are possibilities for progression. We are committed to training and helping our staff develop the skills they need to fulfil their potential.
Pay Rate
£9.33 ph aged 21+
Benefits
30% staff discount
Performance related bonus’s – earn more when your shop hits its sales target
28 days holiday (including bank holidays) to start, rising up to 33 days with long service
You will automatically join our pension scheme which is a great way to save for retirement and benefit from employer contributions and tax advantages
Shift Pattern
Hours: 25 hrs pw
Shift: Monday-Saturday between 7.30am - 5.00pm
Contract: Permanent
About the role
Manage a team that works together to achieve targets and provide a fantastic shopping experience to our valued customers. As a Assistant Manager, you will help the manager to lead and motivate a team to achieve sales targets, to control stock and meet high standards of customer service, display and hygiene. You will need to encourage a hardworking but fun environment in which your team members can fulfil their potential.
You’ll also be willing to roll up your sleeves and get involved with each area of the shop, including preparing food, serving on the till, making eye-catching displays and keeping the shop clean and tidy. You’ll be given plenty of support and training along the way.
The successful candidate would have a proven track record of experience in customer service, ideally in a retail or catering background. Good planning, organisational and numeracy skills are a must. We look for Assistant Managers who are self-motivated, enthusiastic about the brand and sales, and who have excellent communication skills.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year experience in management role, ideally in retail or catering industry
- Legal entitlement to work in the UK (e.g. Valid VISA or Work Permit for non EEC residents)