| Assistant Manager (Retail), Leeds Client: Goldsmiths (part of AURUM Holdings Limited) Position: Assistant Manager Location: Leeds, North Yorkshire Salary: Competitive Benefits: Commission/bonus, company pension, staff discount COMPANY: Goalsmiths are one of the country's largest luxury retail jewellers, with stores in every major town and city in the UK. Part of Aurum Holdings Ltd which also incorporates both Mappin & Webb and Watches of Switzerland brands, we boast the widest collection of prestige and designer watches, gold, diamond, fine jewellery and branded gifts. And with 225 years of outstanding tradition, our knowledge is as impressive as our exceptional customer service ROLE / RESPONSIBILITIES: a) Be an inspirational consultative sales person and be able to help motivate and inspire a sales team without compromising our exceptional customer experience standards b) Ensure exceptional store standards are achieved and maintained c) Maximise stock potential through effective merchandising and display standards, promotions and use of Point of Sales materials. d) Have excellent communication and people management skills e) Assist with the recruitment, training and development of the team to the highest standards ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: a) Previous retail management experience and an impressive track record of contributing towards business development. b) Have retailing experience in a consultative selling environment, ideally with premium products. c) Be able to show where you have delivered fantastic customer experience personally and through your team. DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: a) Previous experience of Jewellery and watches is an advantage but not essential as full product training will be given. b) Some experience of setting and managing individual sales and performance targets, and people development. You may have experience in the following roles: Retail Manager, Retail Store Manager, Retail Management, Store Sales Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Manager in Training, Management, Store Manager, Department Manager, Assistant Manager, Department Manager, Retail Manager, Branch Operations Manager, Retail Store Manager, Managers Assistant, Store Team Leader, Store Department Manager, Retail Manager etc This vacancy is being advertised by EasyWebRecruitment, the UK’s leading Flat Fee Recruitment Agency. The services advertised by EasyWebRecruitment are those of an employment agency. Ref: EWR 38911 No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we will gladly accept applications from persons of any age for this role |