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Deputy Store Manager – Food Retail
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Deputy Store Manager – Food Retail
Multiple Opportunities Available – West Midlands (Including Netherton & Madeley/Telford)
- Basic Salary: £38,000 - £46,000 (depending on experience)
- Holiday: 30-35 Days (Pro Rata)
- In-Store Discount: 10%
- Pension Scheme
- Structured Career Development Programme
- Clear Progression into Store Management
OUR CLIENT:
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest-growing food retailers.
With ambitious expansion plans, continued investment in new stores and a strong track record of developing talent from within, this is a business where hard work is recognised, and careers genuinely progress.
Operating a nationwide network of successful stores, they've built their reputation on delivering outstanding value, operational excellence and exceptional customer service. Their continued growth means they're investing heavily in leadership talent and are now looking to appoint several Deputy Store Managers across the West Midlands.
Unlike many retail management positions, this isn't simply about supporting the Store Manager. It's a genuine development role, designed to prepare ambitious leaders for their next step into Store Management.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
This is a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment.
Working alongside the Store Manager, you'll help lead, coach and develop a large store team while ensuring the operation runs efficiently every day. You'll spend the majority of your time on the shop floor, leading from the front, supporting colleagues and ensuring customers receive an outstanding shopping experience.
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You'll take ownership of the store whenever the Store Manager is away, making key operational decisions, managing performance and ensuring the business continues to deliver exceptional standards.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people, thrives in a fast-moving environment and is looking to build a long-term career with a business that genuinely promotes from within.
You will also......
- Support the day-to-day running of a busy, high-turnover retail operation.
- Lead, motivate and develop a large team to deliver exceptional standards.
- Take full responsibility for the store in the Store Manager's absence.
- Drive high levels of customer service and operational excellence.
- Monitor KPIs and support continuous improvement across the store.
- Manage rotas, productivity and labour planning to ensure the store operates efficiently.
- Support recruitment, onboarding and ongoing development of colleagues.
- Ensure high standards of stock availability, merchandising and store presentation.
- Promote a positive, high-performance culture where people can develop and succeed.
- Maintain excellent health & safety and compliance standards.
REQUIREMENTS:
We're looking for an ambitious retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing people.
This role would suit an experienced Deputy Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Team Manager, Section Manager, Operations Manager or Store Manager from a high-volume retail background.
Experience within supermarkets, food retail or discount retail would be highly advantageous. We're also keen to speak with candidates from other fast-paced retail environments who can demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to manage large teams.
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You will need:
- Experience leading teams within a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment.
- Strong people management, coaching and development skills.
- The ability to motivate teams and lead by example.
- Excellent organisational, delegation and problem-solving skills.
- Confidence managing performance and making operational decisions.
- A customer-first approach with a passion for delivering exceptional service.
- A hands-on attitude and willingness to work alongside your team.
- Flexibility to work a rota that includes early, late and weekend shifts.
WHY APPLY:
- Join one of the UK's fastest-growing retail businesses.
- Genuine career progression into Store Management.
- Structured training and development from day one.
- Be part of a business that invests heavily in its people and promotes from within.
- Lead large teams in an exciting, high-energy retail environment where no two days are the same.
- Multiple opportunities available across the West Midlands, offering excellent long-term career prospects.
If you're looking to accelerate your retail management career with a business that continues to grow, invests in its people and offers genuine progression, I'd love to have a confidential conversation. Apply today or get in touch to find out more.
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