Retail Assistant Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Retail Assistant Manager to join our Northampton store, located at NN5 5LE. This is a permanent full-time role working 43 hours over five days weekly, with shifts spread over seven days including weekend coverage. Full availability, including weekends, is required for this position.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary ranging from 31,449.60 to 35,306.88 based on a 43-hour work week.
• 30 days of paid holiday annually.
• Extensive training and professional growth opportunities.
• 15% discount applicable at any of our 300+ outlets across a wide selection of food and household essentials.
• Smart uniform provided.
• Life assurance coverage at no cost.
• Contributory workplace pension scheme.
• Comprehensive staff benefits package featuring access to a virtual GP service and discounts on entertainment, gym memberships, leisure activities, and travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the shop manager to maintain efficient store operations and deliver excellent customer service.
• Lead and develop retail assistants through coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback.
• Manage the store in the shop managers absence, ensuring customer needs are met, deliveries handled promptly, and daily routines are completed to uphold cleanliness and safety standards.
• Drive team motivation and oversee operational cost controls including prevention of shrinkage, minimizing waste, and managing payroll.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding processes for new staff members.

Required Qualifications and Traits

• An enthusiastic, positive, and diligent work ethic.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster strong working relationships within the team.
• Reliability and trustworthiness as a vital member of a close-knit team.
• Experience in leadership roles such as manager, team leader, or supervisor.
• Successful completion of a Basic DBS check (for England/Wales) or Disclosure Scotland check (for Scotland) is mandatory prior to employment; employment is subject to satisfactory clearance.

Career Progression

Farmfoods offers significant long-term career growth opportunities. Our extensive training programs support promotions to shop and area manager roles. Many senior managers and central service staff within the company have progressed from store-level positions, making this an excellent pathway for professional advancement.

About Farmfoods

Farmfoods is a family-run business committed to delivering exceptional value on quality products through clean, well-maintained stores staffed by friendly teams. We focus on providing an authentic, welcoming retail experience with a range of family-oriented everyday goods.

Contract Details

• Position Title: Assistant Store Manager
• Hours: 43 per week
• Work Days: 5 per week, shifts across seven days