<p><strong>JOB TITLE: Assistant Store Manager&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>LOCATION: Lakeside, Essex&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>CONTRACT: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract (12 Month Maternity Cover)</strong></p><p><strong>HOURS: 37.5 over 5 days per week</strong></p><p><strong>PAY RATE: Starting at £25,000 per annum</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>We have an amazing opportunity to join our Apricot team in one of our retail stores!</strong></p><p>We are looking for a knowledgeable Retail Assistant Store Manager looking to make their next step within fashion retail. Working within the store senior team, you will possess strong product knowledge, provide excellent customer service, and have great attention to detail.</p><p><strong>What we desire from our team</strong></p><ul> <li>Management experience</li> <li>KPI experience </li> <li>Driving forward sales</li> <li>Completing and submittingall necessary paperwork to the Support Office</li><li>Actively encourage standardsof excellence in customer service</li><li>Lead well by example,driving sales and KPI performance</li><li>Managing store performanceand taking action where needed</li><li>HR and recruitment</li><li>Motivating, mentoring, andcoaching sales associates</li><li>Making sure your store looksgreat, in line with the brand’s visual merchandising guidelines</li><li>Providing cover in thestore manager’s absence</li> </ul><p><strong>How we imagine you</strong></p><ul><li>Customer service focused</li><li>Interested in fashion</li><li>Flexible &amp; adaptable</li><li>Team player</li><li>Strong managementexperience</li><li>Recruitment experience </li><li>Motivated</li><li>Keen to learn new skills</li><li>Multi-tasker</li></ul><p>If you need any adjustments made during the recruitment and interview process do let us know. Join us and make a difference at the heart of Apricot's customer journey!</p><p>Good Luck!</p><ul> </ul>