
Anthropologie Assistant Store Manager - Cheltenham, UK
- Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Recruit, train and develop managers to increase the day to day productivity of the business
- Assist with the development of the Management team to ensure that succession planning is in place for individuals, and the future growth of the business
- Manage all aspects of performance development (Performance Appraisals, Individual Development Plans, Coaching, Counselling and Disciplinary actions) for a productive, inspired and successful workforce
- Uphold Company standards and act as a mentor, teacher and positive role model to others
- Leadership and Communication
- Lead by example and inspire a shared vision by communicating store and company goals
- Assist and participate with the roll-out of all new training and operational initiatives
- Possess excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form
- Manage and motivate the store teams to achieve an unimagined level of customer care
- Coach the management team to take the initiative as leaders.
- Oversee all levels of customer service, and ensure a positive store environment
- Exhibit excellent floor presence by leading by example, and training and coaching the store team on customer service, standards, product placement and time management
- Partner with the Store and Visual Manager to ensure any shop floor based work is carried out efficiently, and with minimal impact on the customer experience
- In the absence of the Store Manager conduct walkthroughs with the Visual Manager and Department Managers on a regular basis, with constructive feedback and obtainable goals
- Guide the team to perform all store-level operational procedures accurately and in a timely fashion, in accordance with all Company policies and procedures
- Achieve the store stock loss goals
- Ensure there is a functional shipment processing system to facilitate new merchandise being placed promptly, the sales floor is fully replenished, and product standards adhered to.
- Possess excellent organisational skills and have the ability to plan, organise and execute projects by priority
- Assist in upholding Company Health & Safety procedures at all times to protect employees and Customers against accidents and incidents
- Facilitate communication between the Store Management and Visual team in order to enhance the store environment, and efficiently execute all merchandising projects in a timely manner
- Coach others to understand and interpret current fashion trends in local markets, in order to generate creative solutions right for the Anthropologic customer
- Work alongside the Visual Manager to strike the balance in creating an inspirational but commercial shopping environment
- Assist the Store Manager to maximise store sales and manage stock levels appropriately through analysing relevant reports, market trends and creative management of merchandise from receipt to sales
- Exhibit a sound understanding of the store's profitability, and guide team members to utilise Company reports to react to trends and drive business
- Stay abreast of current and local trends and have a sound knowledge of customer profile
- Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills to achieve and exceed store targets
- Experience in a management role, working in a fast paced but highly creative and customer focused retail environment
- Ability to positively impact results in sales, payroll and stock loss
- Proven record of developing a Management team and talented individuals
- Can demonstrate the ability to identify problems and implement creative solutions (back of house, scheduling, organisation)
- An appreciation and understanding of the Anthropologic culture and its appeal in the market
- ‘Life Leave’ - one day a year to take time off for those big events in life, in addition to your annual leave entitlement
- Employee Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health
- Discount off external gym memberships
- Private Medical Insurance for eligible employees
- Up to 40% employee discount at all URBN Brands
- Season ticket loan for eligible employees
- Cycle to work scheme for eligible employees
- We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development