Assistant Manager

Hobbycraft,  are looking for an Assistant Manager to join the team at our new store opening soon in Blackpool.   You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and receive a competitive salary.

About the Assistant Manager role:

The role of Assistant Manager is all about delivering an outstanding shopping experience.  You will be supporting the Territory Manager ensuring profitable and efficient operation of the store as well as driving best practice on all company initiatives and communications helping to achieve agreed KPI’s.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate proven retail management experience within a large retailer as well excellent awareness of retail systems and processes and proven experience of people management.  

What we're looking for in our Assistant Manager:

• Must have Assistant Management experience with a fast-moving retailer
• Ability to work at pace and react to the changing needs of the customer
• Excellent people skills with a proven track record of leading, developing and motivating a team
• Commercial success & awareness
• A real understanding of retail KPI’s

What can we offer our Assistant Manager?

• 25% Discount Card for Hobbycraft Stores
• Generous holiday with an increase each holiday year
• A creative working environment
• Company pension contribution
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to our Employee Support Programme for overall well-being
• Continuous training, development and performance management
• Colleague Social Events throughout the year

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, click 'Apply' now to be considered as our Assistant Manager - we'd love to hear from you!