Deputy Manager

Co-op Welcome Stores has a unique opportunity available for a Deputy Manager to support the Store Manager in building a new team, merchandising an empty building and opening a new store in the Eastleigh Area. The role is a full time, permanent position offering a competitive salary plus staff discount scheme.

There’s something special about working for Co-op Welcome Stores, a growing Franchise Partner of the Southern Co-operative. Not only because we are a successful, growing business but also because we work together to make a positive difference to the local economy and our local communities.

Key accountabilities of the Deputy Manager

- Manage and supervise colleagues during your shift

- Be a role model and lead the team to work together to provide an exceptional customer experience setting Co-op Welcome Stores apart from our competitors

- Ensure continued and sustainable growth in our business through managing and developing people

- Support the operational management of the store to ensure a safe, legal and high-performing business, whilst taking overall responsibility in the absence of the store manager

- Handle deliveries to make sure our shelves are never empty, manage cash and assist the store manager to deliver across all their operational areas.

- Promote Co-op Welcome by identifying and actioning opportunities to engage with and support the local community to create a unique point of difference, an area we positively encourage.

Key experience, knowledge and skills required by the Deputy Manager

- Proven team leader or supervisor experience within a food retail or similar fast-paced operation

- Committed to achieving and sustaining exceptional customer service standards

- Able to plan, organise and prioritise effectively

- Ability to communicate and influence at all levels   

- Able to take appropriate action and make decisions

- Committed to promoting collaborative working

- Enthusiastic and flexible with a positive attitude

- Personal Licence Holder (or able to obtain and hold a licence within 16 weeks of appointment)

- Committed to develop own skills and apply learning to improve own performance

We offer our Deputy Manager the following benefits:

If you love the pace of retail and providing great customer service, as well as a sense of personal achievement in developing yourself and your people, then this could be the career for you. In return, we will offer a competitive salary and colleague discount schemes.

Why not click ‘apply’ today? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to develop your career as our Deputy Manager.