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The Role (AKA: The Person Who Makes Everything Run Smoothly)\n As our Retail Store Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of the shop — leading the team, shaping the customer experience, and keeping the store running like a well-oiled machine. \n You’ll be hands-on, people-focused, commercially switched-on, and not afraid to roll up your sleeves. What You’ll Be Doing\n\n • Leading, motivating, and developing a small, friendly team\n, • Keeping stock levels sharp and supplier relationships strong\n, • Making sure the store looks great, feels welcoming, and runs safely\n, • Driving sales through smart merchandising and local promotions\n, • Handling customer queries, bespoke orders, and the occasional curveball\n, • Owning health & safety and compliance\n, • Reporting on KPIs and helping shape future store strategy\nWhat You Bring\n\n, • Proven retail management experience (DIY/hardware/trade = big bonus)\n, • Confident leadership and people-management skills\n, • Commercial awareness and a practical, problem-solving mindset\n, • Strong communication and customer service instincts\n, • Comfortable with EPOS systems and basic financial reporting\n, • A genuine interest in DIY, home improvement, or tools (we love that stuff)\nPerks & Benefits\n\n, • Competitive salary + bonus scheme\n, • Staff discount on everything (dangerous if you love tools)\n, • Training and development opportunities\n, • A supportive, community-focused team who actually enjoy working together\nReady to Build Something Great?\n If you’re a natural leader who loves retail, thrives in a hands-on environment, and gets a buzz from helping customers solve problems, we’d love to hear from you.

Assistant Store Manager | West Cumbria | Retail | Up to £34,000 plus bonus Rapidly expanding retailer and the market leader in their sector! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about people, performance, and delivering results, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your retail career with a business that continues to grow year after year. Our client is a well-known, high-volume retailer, recognised for outstanding value and excellent customer service. With exciting expansion plans and new store openings, they are looking to develop and invest in future Store Managers. As an Assistant Store Manager, reporting to the Store Manager and leading a strong team, you will play a key role in driving sales, operational excellence and customer satisfaction. You'll take ownership of key KPIs including wages, wastage and shrinkage, while also ensuring high standards across customer service, compliance, audits and store presentation. Assistant Store Manager Responsibilities; Managing the day-to-day running of a department Acting as Duty Manager for the entire store in the absence of Store Management Supporting Store Management in delivering company KPI's Leading, motivating, and developing your team to deliver exceptional customer service Maintaining high standards of store presentation, stock control, shrinkage, and administration compliance Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety policies and legislation Using management information to make informed business decisions Driving operational efficiency and commercial performance The Ideal Assistant Store Manager Candidate; Has a proven track record in a fast-paced retail environment Enjoys being on the shop floor and leading by example Demonstrates strong operational, leadership, planning, organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills Is target-driven with a strong customer focus Is highly motivated, ambitious, and eager to progress Is a self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing retailer that offers real career progression, responsibility and the chance to be part of an exciting success story. BH36680 TPBN1_UKTJ