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Assistant Branch Manager

Suffolk

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Closing date: Thursday 20th April 2023

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Assistant Branch Manager

Closing Date for Applicants:
Thursday 20th April 2023

Looking for Assistant Manager Jobs? Look no further!

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about retail, to come and work in a family run business with over 100 years under its belt.

We have 9 retail stores located throughout East Anglia, Essex and Kent and we are now looking for an Assistant Manager to join our team in our Flagship Branch in Ipswich.

Reporting into the Branch Manager, you will be responsible for empowering your team to deliver the stores KPI’s; maximising sales, controlling costs and delivering first class customer service.

You will need to have knowledge of pet and animal care and be comfortable in advising customers in this.

This is a fast paced role, dealing with both retail and trade customers so you will need to be able to hit the ground running and not be afraid to get stuck in.

So… what are you waiting for?

If you are already an experienced Assistant Manager or are currently looking for the next step in your retail career then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Branch Manager day to day and take full responsibility for all aspects of running a busy retail and trade store in the absence of the Branch Manager.
  • Lead by example and empower your team to be the best they can every day.
  • Consistently deliver first class customer service and delight every customer by providing a fast, efficient and friendly shopping experience.
  • Play a key role in the training and development of your team.
  • Be involved in absolutely everything, from recruitment and training to stock replenishment and maintaining excellent store standards.

About You:

  • You’ll be passionate about working in retail and helping customers.
  • You’ll have an interest in pets and animals.
  • You will need to be physically fit and able to lift upto 25kg bags and boxes.
  • Retail experience is absolutely essential.
  • You’ll have at least 6 months experience in a similar role within the retail or hospitality industry.
  • You’ll be able to work as part of a team and possess excellent communication skills.
  • You’ll be able to use your initiative and be proactive in your approach.
  • You’ll be flexible when it comes to weekend working.

About Us:

Copdock Mill is a family-run business with over a century of trading expertise, manufacturing and supplying premium quality foods for cage and wild birds, poultry and household pets such as dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters. Today, the company also supplies its own specialist fishing bait and essential foods and bedding products for the equine industry. With four generations of the Gladwell family having played a part in the business since it was established by Herbert George Gladwell in 1912.

Copdock Mill is now one of the largest independent distributors of animal food supplies and accessories in the south-east of England. The company’s retail stores, 'Gladwells Pet & Country Store', are located throughout East Anglia, from Suffolk to Northamptonshire, as well as a trio of well-stocked stores in Kent.

Rewards:

  • 47.5 hours p/w working any 5/7 days including weekends
  • £10.73 p/h
  • £10 bonus payment for every day you are responsible in the absence of the Branch Manager
  • £30 Sunday working bonus payment
  • OTE p/a = £25k
  • Annual Bonus Scheme
  • BUPA Health Cash Plan & Rewards Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Generous Staff Discount Scheme
  • Company Pension with 5% Employer Contributions

To apply please send your CV and covering letter stating your suitability to darrel.strachan@copdockmill.co.uk

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