Deputy Store Manager (New Store Opening)

Deputy Store Manager – New Store Opening (Full-Time, Permanent)

Presented by Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At Supportive Bridge, we believe great leaders deserve great support. We don’t just place you in a role and walk away—we act as your dedicated career partner, helping you transition smoothly into your next big leadership triumph.

We are incredibly excited to partner with one of the UK’s fastest-growing retail giants to recruit a confident, resilient Deputy Store Manager for an exciting New Store Opening in Selby! This is a unique opportunity to build, shape, and lead a brand-new team from the ground up.

The Offer

• Salary: £38,000 - £46,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

• Location: Bawtry Road, Selby, YO8 8SQ

• The Opportunity: Be a founding leader for a brand-new store opening, establishing the culture and standard of excellence from day one.

What You’ll Do

As Deputy Store Manager, you will be the driving force on the shop floor. Working hand-in-hand with the Store Manager, you will lead by example and take full operational ownership of the store in their absence. Your duties will include:

• Inspirational Leadership: Setting a spectacular, hands-on example for your new team, motivating them to thrive and live company values.

• Operational Excellence: Managing cash processes, monitoring stock integrity, checking deliveries, and diligently managing the till area.

• Performance Tracking: Actively monitoring, managing, and improving key performance indicators (KPIs) to keep business booming.

• Customer Champion: Ensuring your new store delivers unmatched customer service, tackling queries with a warm, friendly, and professional approach.

• Safety & Compliance: Ensuring full compliance with all health and safety laws, standards, and guidelines.

What You’ll Need

• Proven Leadership: Solid experience managing, developing, and inspiring a team within a fast-paced, high-pressure environment (retail, hospitality, or fast-moving consumer goods).

• Strategic Thinking: Exceptional delegation skills, brilliant time management, and a natural knack for quick problem-solving.

• Great Communication: The ability to communicate openly and warmly with both your team and your customers.

• KPI Driven: The confidence and skill to track, analyze, and elevate store performance metrics.

• Resilience: The confidence to lead through change and steady the ship during busy shifts.

What You’ll Receive (The Perks)

• 30 to 35 days holiday per year (pro rata) to ensure you rest and recharge.

• 10% in-store discount card for your retail savings.

• Excellent pension scheme and enhanced family leave.

• Tailored Leadership Training: Comprehensive, ongoing training to help you master your role and prepare you for future Store Manager opportunities.

• Supportive Bridge Care: Dedicated, one-on-one coaching through your application, preparation for the interview stages, and continuous check-ins once you are in the role.