OPPORTUNITY FOR A HANDS-ON MANAGER TO GROW THEIR CAREER

United Carpets and Beds is one of the UK’s largest franchised flooring and bed retailers.
Family owned and run, United Carpets and Beds has the values that have created a reputation for bringing value for money flooring to everyone.
Currently, with 55 stores operating across the UK with new stores opening all the time, the company has grown in strength over its 30-year history, offering exceptional customer service and products at great value prices.
We’re looking for an Assistant Store Manager to be part of the growth plans at our Preston Store. Working with your store manager you will use inspirational leadership skills to drive your team to deliver exceptional customer service, whilst delivering business growth to your store along with a hands-on management approach. You will also be required to maximise sales by consistently delivering excellent store standards. This role requires a flexible approach, as you will be required to work weekends and some late nights.

• In this role you will be a key member of the store management team and will report to the Store Manager
• Ensure retail teams work together, are fully competent in their roles, are regularly assessed, and monitor performances.
• Contribute to the store’s KPI’s and exceed sales targets
• You will lead by example and inspire our retail colleagues to maximise sales and deliver excellent customer service.
• Assist the store manager with planning and optimising staffing levels, factoring in days off and holidays.
• Ensure premises are maintained to a good standard and all defects are reported.
• Maintain sufficient and accurate stock levels and records, and check all the ticket, point of sale and instore graphics are displayed correctly and the store is clean, tidy and presentable.
  We actively support and encourage our assistant sales managers to progress through the business. For any advice or support, email recruitment@unitedcarpets.net
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: £27,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Commission pay

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you have any flooring or beds sales experience?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In perso