Deputy Store Manager

Accessorize is an exciting and ethical fashion brand, dedicated to offering accessories that enable everyone to express themselves and feel confident in their everyday. Born in the 80’s, our first store opened in Covent Garden. Accessorize now has stores across the UK, Republic of Ireland and International Markets.

We are built on a way of working we are proud of, were values and ethics go hand in hand.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Store Manager, at our Southampton Accessorize Store.

Our ideal candidate would be customer focused, reflecting the passion we have for our product and the drive to create an exceptional experience for the Accessorize customer. We value the qualities of enthusiasm, integrity, and the desire for success.

What are we looking for in you?

* Demonstrate customer focus – ensuring delivering excellence in customer service, understanding the importance of delivering tailored one on one customer service and driving this through your team, always putting the customer at the heart of all that you do.

* A confident leader, one who will inspire the team, leading by example to make Accessorize a great place for all who work and shop with us

* A proven track record of managing a successful retail store, delivering excellence in customer service, both personally and through their team

* Someone who demonstrates passion, drive and resilience, with a can – do approach

* Possess a creative approach, to support the store and develop the team to reach their full potential

* The ability to communicate openly and effectively

* A Solution driven Individual, with the ability to make decisions to benefit the business, with a sense of ownership to take responsibility

In this role you will

* Support the store manager in driving the overall performance of the store, through managing and developing your team, demonstrating the Accessorize values and ensuring your store is delivering an exceptional customer experience

* Generating profit, through exceeding your KPIs, keeping P&L and controllable costs in line with budget and maximising local market opportunities

* Ensuring your team are motivated and knowledgeable, supporting everyone to achieve excellence in their roles

* Maximise commercial opportunities to drive sales within your store, implementing Visual Merchandising and Window Guidelines to a high standard

* We offer piercing to our customers, and you would promote and deliver this with your team.

* Be flexible in your approach to your role, supporting other stores and team members to achieve a common goal

* Ensure an inclusive environment, promoting equality and kindness with your team

Joining us, your benefits would include

* A competitive salary and exciting bonus scheme

* A Staff uniform allowance – enabling you to have fun wearing our accessories

* Generous staff discount across all our brands – Accessorize, Monsoon, Monsoon Childrenswear and Monsoon Home

* An additional day’s holiday to celebrate your birthday

If this all sounds great and this could be the role for you, let us know and apply today.

Please send a copy of your cv to: melodymross@yahoo.co.uk or come into store for a chat.