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Assistant Store Manager at SWATCH

Job in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, DH98, England, UK
Listing for: Metrocentre UK
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-17
Job specializations:
  • Retail
    Retail & Store Manager
  • Management
    Retail & Store Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 GBP Yearly GBP 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to motivate colleagues and raise morale
  • Passion to develop colleagues with the ability to provide constructive and positive feedback and share knowledge in both product and customer interaction
  • Desire to provide exceptional customer service, exceeding the expectations of customers in all interactions
  • Driven to improve conversion and ensure the store and team meet KPIs
  • Uses initiative to support the Store Manager in running the store and providing ideas for improvements
  • Commercial acumen and business focus; financially aware with an understanding of what contributes to profit and strives to improve and set targets for achievement.
  • Demonstrates leadership through coaching, development, ability to manage performance and strong motivational skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the emphasis on building good working relationships.
  • Commitment to their own development and development of their team.
  • Self-aware and acknowledges personal areas for improvement and development.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills; ability to prioritise, delegate and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrates initiative by generating ideas to meet targets and overcome obstacles and a personal drive to succeed.
  • Flexibility to support team and company in working additional/different hours and at different locations as and when required
Preferred
  • Previous retail management/supervisory experience
  • Previous experience working in retail and/or fashion accessories
  • Have experience dealing with international customers
  • Ability to communicate in multiple languages
  • Previous experience providing training to colleagues
Team Management
  • Train, supervise and motivate employees to achieve the goals of the store.
  • Plan, organise and prioritise for yourself and the team to ensure optimum use of available time.
  • Delegate tasks to the team as required.
  • Motivate and develop team performance, ensuring focus on conversion and customer service.
  • Produce team rotas
  • Monitor employee’s performance, assisting the Store Manager with performance management, training and coaching of team.
Training
  • Assist in the implementation of induction programs for all new employees.
  • Assist in the training and development of the Store team.
  • Encourage team members to complete all required E-Learning as directed by the Retail Trainer.
  • Ensure service standards and behaviours are in line with training and Swatch guidelines at all times.
Security
  • Minimise shrinkage by careful monitoring of all monies, attentive action on shop floor, team selection and development, accurate and timely record keeping secure merchandising and material handling and accident prevention.
  • Ensure the store is opened and closed in line with Company policies and procedures.
  • Implement Company security procedures.
  • Maintain/build a general awareness of products and security hot spots.
  • Maintain correct processing of all deliveries.
  • Ensure stock management policies and processes are implemented and followed at all times
  • Carry out stock checks and audits in line with Company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain/build a general awareness of products and security hot spots
Reporting
  • Accurate reporting of all administration and stock control.
  • Collation of sales figures.
  • Greet and serve all customers providing a friendly service and delivering a full and memorable experience.
  • Ensure familiarity with the product range, past and present, so that customers can be provided with as much detail as necessary.
  • Ensure good knowledge of all functions of watches and other products.
  • Provide reliable information to customers in all matters relating to sales and customer service.
  • Contribute to the store reaching its monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service to every customer, every time. Whether by email, over the phone, or in person in the store.
  • Ensure the till is reconciled on a daily basis.
  • Ensure that cash handling and banking procedures are in line with Company policies and procedures.
  • All transactions to be handled in a responsible and secure way.
  • Till functions, cashing up, payments and general duties.
  • Dealing with, and handling of, cash, credits cards and international currency.
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