Retail Assistant Manager

Job Overview

Farmfoods is seeking a dedicated Retail Assistant Manager for its Corby location (postcode NN17 1PP). This is a permanent, full-time role requiring 43 hours per week spread over 5 days, usually including at least one weekend shift. Candidates must be flexible with their availability to work throughout the week including weekends.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary range from
  631,449.60 to
  632,648.16 based on a 43-hour work week.
• 30 days paid holiday annually (equivalent to 6 weeks).
• 15% discount for staff usable in any of over 300 shops across a wide selection of food and household goods.
• Staff benefits package offering perks such as virtual GP consultations, discounted cinema tickets, gym memberships, leisure activities, and travel deals.
• Free life assurance and workplace pension scheme.
• Smart uniform provided.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities to help progress your career.

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the shop manager to ensure smooth and efficient store operations and top-notch customer service.
• Lead the retail assistant team by coaching, mentoring, and providing feedback to enable their development.
• Assume responsibility for the shop during the manager's absence, ensuring customer care, managing deliveries promptly, and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized environment.
• Drive team motivation and oversight of operational expenses, including controlling shrinkage, waste, and payroll costs.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding processes for new team members alongside the shop manager.

Candidate Requirements

• A positive, hardworking attitude with friendly interpersonal skills.
• Strong people skills to build effective relationships with colleagues and customers alike.
• Reliability and trustworthiness as a key team member essential for store success.
• Previous experience in a managerial, supervisory, or team leadership role.
• Successful completion of a Basic DBS or Disclosure Scotland background check, confirming absence of disqualifying convictions.

Additional Information

Farmfoods is a family-run business committed to delivering excellent value and an old-fashioned friendly shopping experience across tidy, well-run stores. We offer promising long-term career paths including opportunities for promotion to shop and area management roles. Many senior leaders began their careers in our retail shops.

Contract Details: Permanent Assistant Manager position, working 43 hours spread over 5 days weekly.