Description We’re looking for a Deputy Manager to join our Retail Sales team in Stoke.  As a ScS Deputy Manager, you are responsible for supporting the Store Manager in driving the performance and day to day operations of the store and leading in their absence.

You’ll work with our team to ensure they provide a 5 star customer journey and optimise KPI performance while maintaining high operational standards. You’ll also coach and support the team to deliver sales targets while making sure our customers are supported in helping create a home they love.

As a Deputy Store Manager you can earn up to £40,000.00 with Commission. What does the role involve?

Leading by example and role modelling the ScS company values and behaviours to inspire the team to perform to be their best

Continuously coaching to develop and improve colleagues’ performance by carrying out regular performance reviews

Ensuring expert knowledge throughout the store team on ScS Furniture, holding regular training sessions on all products and services

Supporting the recruitment, onboarding, management and development of the team

Being responsible for driving performance, delivering targets, KPIs and maximising sales opportunities in line with the store business plan and business priorities

Supporting colleagues with customer orders and finance applications

Delivering exceptional, market leading customer service to drive business growth through customer loyalty, referrals and 5 star customer reviews

Continuously identifying opportunities to make improvements which will optimise the operational running of the store

Taking pride in your store and taking responsibility for maintaining its presentation to a high standard to ensure the store is set up for success

Ensuring that all colleagues are accountable for branch audit, banking and finance checks

What qualities are we looking for?

Enthusiasm and passion to drive the business forward and personally succeed

Customer focus with a passion for delivering first class customer service

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to drive performance and manage difficult conversations when needed

A desire to learn, grow and progress

Inquisitive, ever-questioning and ever-improving

Friendly, flexible, reliable, honest and a strong work ethic

A real people person – the ability to build strong relationships with your team, our customers, colleagues and leadership team

Experience in leading, motivating and coaching a successful sales team

What’s in it for you?

Basic salary of £27,890 with a realistic OTE of £40,000 per year

Competitions and incentives

33 days holidays including bank holidays

Employee benefits platform – access to 100s of high street discounts and more – holiday discounts, gym discounts, cinema discounts, e-vouchers, cashback and more!

Colleague Discount

Career progression

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave

Access to our dedicated Employee Assistance Programme – to give you free access to advice and information on a range of topics

Virtual GP – Access to a GP service 24/7

Salary finance scheme

Pension Scheme

Death in Service

Life assurance INDMP