Monkhouse Schoolwear
Assistant Store Manager
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About Monkhouse Schoolwear
Monkhouse Schoolwear is a progressive business that is genuinely growing from strength to strength through its strong acquisition plan and one that takes its responsibility to create a better working place for all its employees seriously. In addition, as the UK's leading supplier of schoolwear, the company has placed enormous focus on 'doing the right thing' by implementing the most ambitious holistic sustainability strategy in the industry.
We hire talented and dedicated individuals to lead our retail teams. We believe in growth and opportunity, providing extensive on-the-job training and experiences that will boost your career.
What We Are Looking For
Here are the attributes we are looking for:
- Leadership ability
- Customer service focus
- Able to handle a busy environment
- Flexible mindset
- Eagerness to learn
- Team player
- Positive thinking and attitude
- Able to drive
Role Responsibilities
Now let's take you through what you will be doing. We will give you full training on every job and buddy you up with an experienced colleague to support you through your first few weeks.
- Supporting the Store Manager with daily tasks
- You will be a key holder
- Driving sales and customer service
- Training and development of staff
- Supporting seasonal recruitment
- Inventory management
- Retail operations
- Assisting with merchandising and window displays
- Maintaining store standards and cleanliness
Social Environmental Responsibility (SER)
We take our sustainability responsibility extremely seriously, and it is only with the full cooperation of every one of us, that will ensure we deliver on our sustainability objectives. Below are 5 things, we want you to build into your day-to-day responsibilities:
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- Switch off computers at the end of every day.
- If possible, avoid bringing in one-use plastic water bottles.
- Only fill up the kettle for the number of cups of hot drinks you are making.
- Dispose of waste responsibly by using our recycling processes.
Location
We are located in Solihull and have good transport links.
Working Days and Hours
This is a permanent, 37.5 hour-a-week contract. Actual days of work to be agreed upon and will include weekend availability scheduled through a rota. Our hours of work are 9.00 am to 4.30 pm. During our peak season, there is the option to uplift your hours.
When Can You Start?
Immediately!
Holidays
Your holiday entitlement is 28 days per year (including bank holidays, and pro-rated to hours worked).
Other Things to Look Forward To
- Company induction and training
- Gaining retail management skills
- Opportunity for growth and promotion
- One day celebration leave
Equality and Diversity
Monkhouse is committed to supporting, developing and promoting equality of opportunity and diversity in all our business activity. We value different perspectives and believe that diversity makes us stronger. We aim to provide an inclusive culture, free from discrimination and based on the values of dignity, courtesy and respect. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated in accordance with these values. Monkhouse works alongside Banner Ltd which is B-Corp certified, and these values are an essential element of our culture. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the recruitment or interview process, please let us know.
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This job description is a tool to help both the Company and the individual understand the main responsibilities of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete list of all possible tasks. Everyone is expected to be flexible in their approach and to take on tasks as reasonably requested. The Company reserves the right to change the tasks and responsibilities of the role according to business need.
Application Instructions
Please submit your application as directed on this website. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role before applying please contact us at recruitment@banner.co.uk.
By submitting your application you agree to the retention of all information submitted through your application including contact details, CV, covering letter and interview notes for a maximum of one year from the date of your application.
Candidates submitted by agencies without express agreement will be regarded as not being represented by that agency and Monkhouse Limited, Banner Limited nor any linked or subsidiary will be liable for any fees associated with future employment of that candidate.
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