<p><strong></strong><strong>JOB TITLE: Assistant Store Manager </strong></p><p><strong>LOCATION: Lakeside, Essex </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 £28,000 per annum</strong></p><p><strong><br></strong></p><p><br><strong>We have an amazing opportunity to join our Apricot team in one of our retail stores!</strong><strong></strong></p><p>We are looking for a knowledgeable Retail Store Manager looking to make their next step within fashion retail. As the leader of the store, you will possess strong coaching abilities, product knowledge, provide excellent customer service, have great attention to detail and lead by example.</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 submitting all necessary paperwork to the Support Office</li><li>Actively encourage standards of excellence in customer service</li><li>Lead well by example, driving sales and KPI performance</li><li>Managing store performance and taking action where needed</li><li>HR and recruitment</li><li>Motivating, mentoring, and coaching sales associates</li><li>Making sure your store looks great, in line with the brand’s visual merchandising guidelines</li><li>Providing cover in the store manager’s absence</li></ul><ul></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 leadership experience</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>