Boots- Various
Assistant Manager
As an Assistant Manager you’ll inspire and lead your team, use your passion and strategic thinking to drive the business forward and help us change for the better. With opportunities to progress your career in beauty, healthcare and opticians, our brilliant training teams will ensure you have all the tools you need to succeed in your current role and beyond.
About the role
- You will lead, challenge and inspire your team to deliver business growth by providing care to our customers and patients
- You will report into the Store Manager and assist them in driving customer experience, sales and business KPIs
- Deliver a sustainable and efficient retail and pharmacy operating platform in your store to ensure stock availability, control costs, minimise loss and meet our customers’ expectations
- Conduct regular reviews, audits and risk assessments to protect patient and public safety
What you’ll need to have
- Confident leadership skills with the ability to coach others
- Excellent communication skills, and able to act as a brand ambassador for Boots throughout your store and region
- A strong understanding of how to lead and deliver a company strategy, with the ability to implement in store to lead strong performance results
- Ability to work at pace and react to the changing needs of the customer
- A collaborative personality and able to succeed in a team centred approach
- Experience keeping up to date with your own learning and development
It would be great if you also have
- Confidence with navigating and embracing new technology
- 1+ years of experience working in a similar role at a large retailer
Our benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous employee discounts
- Flexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying and much more.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you; Click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility). Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots
We’re always looking for people who care; people who go the extra mile to change things for the better. You’ll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. We foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it’s with you, we can change for the better. To find out more about life and careers at Boots, Click Here
What’s next
If you’re application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion you will be notified by email.
We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.
No7 Advisor
The salary for this role is £24,245.10 – £26,884.69 depending on location.
No 7 Advisor is an exciting role helping customers and advising them about their skincare and beauty needs.
Who we are
Five iconic brands make up No7 Beauty Company – No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone!
We have a reputation for scientific innovation and create products with proven results, whilst being environmentally sustainable and socially responsible.
We are an equal opportunity employer. No matter where you work in No7 Beauty Company, we will empower you to be your authentic self. We share a culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the center of everything we do.
Join us and together we can achieve more. Find out more here.
About the role
You will work onsite and report into the Assistant Store Manager or Store Manager. Your main responsibilities will be to:
- Build great relationships with customers and colleagues
- Provide personalised consultations using the latest skincare, make up and beauty products.
- Meet your sales targets and tell customers about our No7 offers and in store promotions
- Complete our award-winning 12- month Skin School development programme.
- Share knowledge and tips with your wider store team, creating a vibrant and supportive working environment
- Ensure your counter is beautifully presented to showcase the range of No 7 skincare and beauty products
What you’ll need to have
We are looking for people who:
- Welcome each customer and treat everyone with empathy and understanding
- Enjoy meeting sales targets and playing their part to deliver great team performance
- Love to learn and keep up to date with the latest skincare and beauty trends
- Are comfortable working both on their own and within a team
- Desire to be a proud brand ambassador for No7 and help our customers find the best products for them
- It would be great if you also have
- Previous experience working with customers
- Experience using skincare and beauty products on customers
Our benefits
- Generous employee discount on our own brands and partner businesses
- Holiday entitlement that increases with length of service
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Your own quarterly allocation of No 7 products for you to try out at home and further share your insights with your customers
- Become a certified skin expert with our CIBTAC (Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology) certification
- You will be trained to become a No7 Macmillan Beauty Advisor. This means you can support patients experiencing the visible effects of cancer treatment
- Retirement Savings Plan
- A stylish and professional uniform
We have a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you.
Click here to view our full list of company benefits
Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by No7 Beauty Company and may not be accurate. All rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility.
What’s next
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we look forward to receiving your application. If successful, you will be invited to attend an in-store interview within the next 14 days.
We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options. This includes job shares and reduced hours. If you need further support, we can provide reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process to help you to be at your best.
Please see link to apply:
Please note that the expiry date against this role is for office use only. The role will be filled once the right candidate(s) are appointed, and therefore may close before the expiry date shown. If you are interested in applying, please do so without delay.
Location: 19-29 Above Bar St, Southampton SO14 7DX
CLOSING DATE: 30 April 2024