Assistant Manager

• Customer Service
• Retail
• Saddlery
• Sales

Closing date: Tuesday 14th September 2021

Job Details

Assistant Manager

Closing Date for Applicants:
Tuesday 14th September 2021

Saddlers to Champions

We are recruiting an Assistant Manager for a long-established equestrian retail store and saddlery. The family business of E J Wicks is situated in the ‘Valley of the Racehorse’ at the heart of the busy horse racing community.

The full-time role will require the successful candidate to work in a small team to provide first class service and knowledge to a range of equestrian customers from racing and eventing to pony club and local hunts.

Assistant Manager applicants will be reliable with a professional and focused approach to store operations, they will have excellent customer service skills and a proven track record of working in either retail or a similar customer-focused role.

Minimum Criteria to Apply

• Hardworking and reliable
• Deal effectively with customer issues
• Able to demonstrate good commercial awareness
• Possess a creative approach to merchandising
• An inquisitive mind with a good eye for detail
• A confident communicator with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills and a real 'can do' attitude
• Experience of working in a retail environment is advantageous
• Equestrian knowledge is essential
• Minimum GCSE or equivalent C grade or above in Maths and English

Package

£22,500 per annum
28 days paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance
Contributable company pension scheme
Store discount

Please note: This is a physical job requiring much lifting and moving of stock and parcels so the successful applicant must be physically fit.

Please email your CV and covering letter to richard@ejwicks.co.uk