Assistant Store Manager

About the Role

Join Sports Direct, a leading retail brand experiencing rapid growth across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. We are seeking a motivated Assistant Store Manager who embraces our core values and is passionate about retail excellence. This role requires a dynamic leader who can inspire their team, drive operational success, and foster a positive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as deputy to the Store Manager by supporting team leadership and maintaining high operational standards.
• Be an exemplar in delivering exceptional customer service and train team members to consistently meet this benchmark.
• Foster an engaging atmosphere for colleagues to thrive within the store environment.
• Develop and implement succession planning to build a strong, capable team.
• Provide immediate constructive feedback and celebrate team successes.
• Assist in upholding high visual merchandising standards that reflect the Sports Direct brand image.
• Drive store sales performance by setting and exceeding goals.
• Ensure team efficiency with adherence to best practices, commercial objectives, and brand knowledge.

Professional Growth

We are committed to your ongoing development, offering comprehensive learning opportunities designed to help you progress your career through courses and a structured induction program under the Frasers Group learning framework.

Candidate Profile

• Recent experience in a management role within retail.
• Demonstrated passion for retail and team leadership.
• Confident leader capable of motivating and challenging the team.
• Proficient in data analysis and driven by meeting targets.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills across all levels.
• Highly ambitious with a desire to excel.
• Committed to embodying Sports Direct’s company values and culture.

Additional Information

Salary: €42,500 per year plus bonuses.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive monthly and quarterly commercial bonuses.
• Company pension scheme availability.
• 10% discount on group health insurance policies.
• Participation in the Fearless1200 incentive program.
• Access to numerous development courses with national qualifications.
• Group-wide 20% discount across all Frasers Group brands.
• Paid holidays.
• 40% discount on uniforms.