Deputy Store Manager
About this role
Deputy Store Manager
Location: Kings Road, CO9 1HJ Halstead
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: £38,000 - £46,000 per annum
Reference Number: 759523
About Us
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we connect talented professionals with exceptional career opportunities. We are partnering with a leading retail giant known for high standards, great value, and supportive teams to find a driven and resilient Deputy Store Manager.
Everyone who works here brings something unique to the table, but we share a common drive: we are resilient, confident, and trusted leaders. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
The Role
As a Deputy Store Manager, you’ll be cool, calm, and collected—getting stuck in on the shop floor and behind the scenes. From managing cash processes and monitoring stock integrity to inspiring your colleagues, you’ll play a huge part in creating a workplace where you and your whole team can do your best work.
You’ll also enjoy great responsibility while the Store Manager is absent, taking ownership of the store and leading by example.
Key Responsibilities:
Set a spectacular example for the Store Team and your customers.
Independently manage the store in the absence of the Store Manager.
Motivate and support your team, guided by strong company values.
Diligently check and work deliveries, manage the till area, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
Be a friendly face for every customer, offering excellent service and handling all queries.
Competently comply with Health and Safety laws, standards, and guidelines.
What You’ll Need
Experience: Proven experience leading and developing a team in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
Communication: Excellent communication skills to support your colleagues and customers in a friendly, open manner.
Skills: A strong knack for time management, delegation, and problem-solving.
Leadership: The confidence to support your team through every shift and take pride in delivering unmatched customer service.
Analytical Mindset: The ability to monitor, manage, and improve store KPIs.
What You’ll Receive
Competitive Pay: £38,000 - £46,000 per annum based on equal opportunity and fair pay structures.
Holiday: 30–35 days’ holiday (pro rata).
Perks: 10% in-store discount and a competitive pension scheme.
Well-being & Growth: Ongoing professional training, enhanced family leave, and structured career progression paths.