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Assistant Manager

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
  • Galway

Requirements

  • Previous retail experience
  • Excellent communication and people management skills
  • The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations in a fast-paced retail environment
  • The ability to understand and analyse sales figures daily to enable the store to trade within Company parameters and goals
  • Passion and enthusiasm for our products
  • The ability to complete regular computer-based training to ensure exceptional product knowledge
  • The ability to be agile and flexible to multi-task and achieve the best results

Responsibilities

  • As an Assistant Retail Manager, you'll support the day-to-day management of the store and become a brand ambassador for Holland & Barrett.
  • You'll partner with the Store Manager to build a high performing team by recruiting, coaching, training, and setting clear expectations.
  • You will act as a role model for world class customer service, drive financial performance with sales targets, maintain stock accuracy, set-up store promotional plans and ensure full compliance with health and safety.
  • To become a Health & Wellness specialist you'll embark on a training programme that includes our “Qualified to Advise” and “Healthy Expert” qualifications which are accredited by our awarding body to Level 2 and Level 3.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Assistant Manager.

What type of employment is being offered?

This is a permanent position.

Where is the store located?

The store is located at 34 Shop Street, Galway.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours are 38.75 hours per week.

What is the salary for this role?

The salary is €15.60 per hour, along with a 25% colleague discount and 28 days of annual leave pro rata.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Assistant Manager?

The primary responsibilities include supporting the day-to-day management of the store, building a high performing team, providing world-class customer service, driving financial performance, and ensuring health and safety compliance.

What qualifications are provided in this role?

The role includes a training program with qualifications such as "Qualified to Advise" and "Healthy Expert," accredited to Level 2 and Level 3.

What skills are required for this position?

Required skills include previous retail experience, excellent communication and people management skills, the ability to work under pressure, analytical skills for sales figures, passion for products, and flexibility to multi-task.

What is the company behind this job?

The company is Holland & Barrett, an internationally trusted brand and the largest health and wellness retailer in Europe.

What values does the company emphasize for its workplace culture?

The company emphasizes EPIC values: Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring, and promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.

What is the working pattern for the Assistant Manager position?

The working pattern is from Sunday to Thursday, with flexibility required for shifts.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 7 February 2025.

Making health and wellness a way of life for everyone.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1870
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Holland & Barrett is a leading wellness retailer and one of the largest in Europe. We make health and wellness a way of life for everyone, with a leading range of own brand, innovative vitamins, supplements, specialist food, sports nutrition and ethical beauty brands. Established in 1870, Holland & Barrett has been trusted for wellness for over 150 years and has an omnichannel retail presence of more than 1000 stores across 18 countries worldwide, including over 800 in the UK and Ireland**Holland & Barrett’s colleagues are “qualified to advise” with in depth training in nutrition and supplements to give accessible personalised advice to customers on their individual needs. We’re passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we’re committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities and cultures - I am me, we are H&B.