Deputy Store Manager – Trafford Centre, Manchester
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We are a fast-growing, premium food and lifestyle brand with a strong presence in the UK and an exciting global footprint. Our London locations include a flagship boutique on Regent Street, a vibrant store in Westfield Shepherd’s Bush, and an exclusive concession in Harrods’ Chocolate Hall. We pride ourselves on offering artisanal, responsibly-sourced products made by hand and delivered fresh each week to our stores.
We’re passionate about creating joyful customer experiences and are looking for a Deputy Store Manager who shares our energy, ambition, and appreciation for exceptional quality. If you thrive in a collaborative, dynamic, and customer-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Role Overview
As a Deputy Store Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving performance, developing a winning team, and ensuring our boutique delivers a memorable customer journey every day. You’ll step into the Store Manager’s shoes when needed, and support across all aspects of store leadership and operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Support and deputise for the Store Manager as needed
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Lead by example on the shop floor to deliver an engaging customer experience
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Motivate, mentor, and coach sales associates
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Oversee onboarding and ongoing team training
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Manage daily store operations and uphold brand standards
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Maintain high levels of product knowledge and ensure visual merchandising is on point
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Place weekly and seasonal stock orders; manage inventory and apply FIFO processes
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Monitor health and safety compliance, including food safety protocols
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Schedule staff for optimum coverage and cost efficiency
About You
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Proven experience in a similar role within a premium or luxury retail environment
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Passionate about delivering standout customer service
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Results-driven, organised, and hands-on with a commercial mindset
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Strong leadership and people development skills
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Confident working with KPIs (e.g., ATV, conversion)
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Excellent communication skills in English; other languages a plus
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Comfortable using MS Office and POS systems
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Flexible with working hours including weekends and holidays
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A love for fine food and premium experiences
What We Offer
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Competitive salary and performance-based bonus scheme
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Generous staff discount (50%)
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Pension plan
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Referral program
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A supportive, diverse, and dynamic team culture
Join us and be part of a brand that’s redefining premium retail experiences through passion, quality, and innovation.