Assistant Store Manager

Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment.

As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values we pride ourselves to be listed among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 19 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do - acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect.

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager with a passion for luxury to help lead our Forestside Shopping Centre store in Belfast!

Position: Assistant Store Manager – Full Time

Location: Forestside, Belfast

What we offer to our Assistant Store Managers:

• A 50% staff discount to use on all of your favourite Molton Brown products
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• A day off for your birthday!
• A quarterly store bonus scheme up to 1.25% of retail sales if store targets are reached
• Free product allocation every quarter up to 5 Molton Brown eligible items!
• Access to discounts/cashbacks from high street retailers
• Enhanced family leave
• Private Medical / Healthcare Plan
• Season Ticket Loans / Cycle To Work Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills
• A company where your voice will be heard and your opinion matters!
• Exclusive access to our e-Learning platform (including access to qualifications, certifications and memberships)

The Assistant Store Manager role:

• Supports the store as a driving force of the business, demonstrating a will to win, passion for people and exceptional standards of execution.
• Uses sound strategic and analytical thinking to make commercial decisions that help the store and team achieve sales, KPI’s and business profit through inspirational motivation.
• Is a role model in delivering the principles of our customer service programme, knowing what excellence looks like whilst motivating others to achieve it.
• Supports the Store Manager to develop a highly effective team through engaging communication, coaching and training, empowering individuals to reach their full potential.

The Perfect Assistant Store Manager Candidate:

• Minimum of 2 years retail management experience.
• Experience with in the fragrance and beauty retail environment is desirable.
• An engaging and successful leader.
• Customer centric approach.
• Flexibility in working arrangements to suit business requirements including some travel to other stores.

Molton Brown, part of Kao, is committed to quality, innovation and sustainability, and welcomes diverse applicants across the globe.

Hiring Process: We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

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