Assistant Manager (large store)
Job Summary
Located in the heart of Harrogate town centre this is more than just a storeits a busy high-footfall destination serving shoppers commuters and tourists every day. With a unique blend of retail pharmacy and premium beauty plus a wide range of NHS and private healthcare servicesfrom Pharmacy First and travel vaccinations to advanced health checksthis is your chance to step into a truly dynamic leadership role.
Guided by our purpose With you. For life. youll play a key role in supporting customers through the moments that matterwhether thats accessing expert healthcare exploring leading beauty brands or finding everyday essentials.
As Assistant Manager youll be the second in command in a large fast-paced destination store where retail and healthcare come together at scale. Working across both areas youll lead from the frontconnecting with customers understanding their needs and inspiring your team to deliver exceptional service every day. Youll support the Store Manager to drive commercial performance while ensuring the store runs safely efficiently and compliantly.
What youll be doing
- Lead and inspire a large multi-skilled team to deliver outstanding customer and patient care
- Drive business growth and commercial performance through strong leadership on the shop floor
- Coach and develop your team through regular feedback support and performance conversations
- Deliver a safe efficient retail and pharmacy operation ensuring stock availability cost control and minimal loss
- Conduct audits reviews and risk assessments to protect patient and public safety
- Use data trends and insight to respond quickly to customer needs in a high-energy environment
What youll need to have (our must-haves)
- Experience leading a team in a customer-facing environment
- A strong understanding of how to motivate performance through coaching and inspiration
- A collaborative approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team-driven store
It would be great if you also have
- Experience within community pharmacy or healthcare
- Confidence in using and adapting to new systems and technology
Where your brilliance can take you
At Boots your career can be as ambitious as you are. As Assistant Manager in a large store youll be perfectly placed to build your leadership capability and take the next step. Whether thats becoming Store Manager of your own store or moving to one of our Flagships theres plenty of room to grow at Boots.
We have field-based roles that influence operations resourcing clinical governance and colleague development across multiple stores as well as opportunities beyond stores. If youre looking to move into our Nottingham Support Office we have a variety of positions across areas such as Commercial HR Marketing Buying Strategy Finance and Supply Chain.
Whatever path you choose well give you the tools training and support to be brilliant with Boots and build a rewarding and flexible career.
Rewards designed for you
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous employee discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
- Flexible benefits schemeincluding option to buy additional holiday discounted gym membership life assurance activity passes and much more.
- Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.
Theres lots more in our benefits and discounts MyBoosts there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
A bit about us
At Boots were proud to be an equal opportunity employer creating a place where everyone feels welcome supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included they thrive so were committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.
Whats next
If you apply our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Be brilliant with Boots.
Need To Know
Step into a leadership role at Boots Harrogate Cambridge Street a large high-profile town centre store with strong footfall from shoppers commuters and tourists where retail pharmacy and premium beauty come together at scale.
As Assistant Manager youll be second in command leading a multi-skilled team across a fast-paced environment delivering everything from Pharmacy First vaccinations and health checks to luxury beauty and everyday essentialsall under one roof.
With a 30-hour contract working weekdays and weekends this is your chance to grow your leadership impact drive performance and create a store customers love and trust.
Keywords
Retail Stores Management Customer Assistant Manager Customer Service Manager FMCG Store Leadership Sales Retail Sales Trainee
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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