Assistant Store Manager - Aberdeen

The Assistant Store Manager position is critical to our success, providing support to the Management Team in all areas of operational management and team leadership. Based in the heart of Aberdeen at our Skechers store in Union Square, one of Scotland's leading retail and leisure destinations, you'll play a key role in driving store performance and delivering an exceptional customer experience. You'll drive the store's daily performance, inspire and develop your team, and ensure seamless customer service delivery. By managing inventory, enhancing visual merchandising, and implementing commercial initiatives, you'll directly contribute to the store's profitability and overall success.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Previous experience in an Assistant Store Manager or similar role within a retail environment
• Strong organisational skills to manage inventory and operational tasks effectively
• Experience driving sales performance, delivering results, and meeting targets
• Highly organised with the ability to manage inventory, staff scheduling, and other operational tasks
• The ability to lead and motivate a team
• Strong commercial awareness and sales skills to drive growth and achieve targets
• Able to create a positive, collaborative team environment that fosters teamwork and colleague engagement
• An ability to create a respectful, inclusive, and safe work environment for colleagues and customers
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills to foster collaboration and success
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and public holidays as required

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Team Leadership: Mentor, coach, and motivate colleagues to achieve sales targets, deliver outstanding customer service, and foster a positive work environment
• Visual Merchandising: Act as a brand ambassador by ensuring product displays and store layouts meet Skechers' high standards for style and innovation
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels, manage replenishment processes, and organise the shop floor to create a seamless shopping experience
• Operational Management: Oversee store systems, including scheduling, opening and closing procedures, and operational processes. Support peak trading periods by occasionally lifting and moving boxes
• Commercial Performance: Drive sales growth by implementing performance strategies, setting expectations, and exceeding sales targets
• Problem Solving: Proactively address operational challenges and resolve customer concerns to maintain customer satisfaction

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS AS AN ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER:

• Generous discounts on Skechers footwear, apparel, and accessories (including exclusive Friends & Family shopping days!)
• Opportunity to earn performance-related bonuses
• Competitive salary and benefits package (learn more about our perks after applying!)
• Opportunities for career growth within the Skechers global brand

This is a fantastic opportunity to join us and make a positive impact. If you feel you can be a true brand ambassador for Skechers, we'd love to hear from you.

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand. Be You - Feel Welcome Skechers recognises the importance and power of diversity within our business. We ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or health conditions, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions as detailed above. Join our team of innovators, creators, and designers. Skechers, the global leader in comfort technologies, brings together employees from around the globe to deliver stylish products for people of all ages. Our employees are passionate about more than just the products we design, employees – we value community involvement and give back to local communities through a variety of initiatives including Skechers Foundation and Bobs for Dogs. Learn more about who Skechers supports local communities around the world. Stay up to date on our brand, job openings, community involvement, and more via LinkedIn. Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations. From footwear to apparel and accessories, Skechers has a product for you and your family. Learn more about our many product offerings here.

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