Retail Assistant Manager - Sports
JN-312
Posted: 17/04/2025
- £29000 + Benefits: Plus bonus, discounts and a comprehensive package
- Street, South West,
- Permanent
Do you want to work for a UK based company who sponsor not only Grass Root squads but Premier League winners?
Do you have a passion for sports and excellent assistant retail management skills.
This is a brand new opportunity for Clarks Village, Street and we are welcoming applications from candidates who wants to work for an exciting, expanding company.
Job Purpose:
To manage the day-to-day operations of the sports retail store, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, maximizing sales, managing stock levels, and leading a motivated, high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities:
Essential:
What We Offer:
Do you have a passion for sports and excellent assistant retail management skills.
This is a brand new opportunity for Clarks Village, Street and we are welcoming applications from candidates who wants to work for an exciting, expanding company.
Job Purpose:
To manage the day-to-day operations of the sports retail store, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, maximizing sales, managing stock levels, and leading a motivated, high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive and maximize store sales and profitability
- Lead, coach, and motivate the sales team to deliver exceptional customer service
- Manage staffing levels, rotas, recruitment, and training
- Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation
- Ensure the store complies with health and safety, security, and company policies
- Monitor stock levels and make key decisions about stock control and ordering
- Handle customer complaints and queries professionally
- Organize promotions, displays, and in-store events
- Analyze sales figures and report performance to senior management
- Set and monitor KPIs and individual team targets
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends and new products
Essential:
- Proven experience in a retail management role (preferably in a sports, apparel, or outdoor equipment environment)
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Strong sales and customer service orientation
- Commercial awareness and understanding of retail KPIs
- Ability to work under pressure and meet sales targets
- Good organizational and decision-making skills
- IT proficiency (POS systems, Microsoft Office, etc.)
- Passion for sports, fitness, or outdoor activities
- Visual merchandising experience
- First aid or health & safety training
- Experience with stock management systems
What We Offer:
- Staff discount on products
- Performance-related bonuses
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- A friendly, energetic working environment
