SPAR Assistant Manager

SPAR Assistant Manager Contract Type: Permanent Hours of work: 39 hours per week Location: Strand Garage, BB18 5EG Salary: Competitive Job Overview A Bit About Us James Hall & Co. LTD traces its roots back to 1863 when founder James Hall opened a bacon cutting business and retail shop in Southport, Lancashire. James Hall Group of Companies has operated in Lancashire for over 150 years. We believe that our success is due to the team work, skills and commitment of our employees. G&E Murgatroyd Ltd. is the Company Owned Stores division of James Hall & Co. Ltd. and currently has over 120 stores located across the North of England, which include Petrol filling stations and Post Offices. We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our sales team. More About the Role As an Assistant Manager you will be responsible for supporting the overall store management. You will be required to enhance customer satisfaction, meet sales and profitability goals and manage staff effectively. You will lead and motivate the team to ensure the financial success of the business. The role involves the recruitment, training and development of high performing teams. . You will certainly lead from the front and be a real 'hands on' manager, develop your team and ensure your own development is fully explored. Here's What You Can Expect to be Doing * Control costs * Maximises sales and profits * Maintaining security within the store according to Company procedures * Maintaining store standards including customer service, health and safety, and food and hygiene * To ensure legal compliance according to Company personnel policies and procedures * To maintain and up date administration in accordance with existing procedures * Manage staff effectively A Few Things About You · Supervisory or Managerial experience is essential · GCSE Maths and English at Level 4 / Grade C or above or equivalent · Applicants must hold a personal license · Good organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a diverse workload · Able to work under pressure · Have a flexible approach to working hours · Able to maintain positive relationships · Able to communicate clearly to others · Leadership skills · Prepared to work unsociable hours · Analytical skills · The ability to work effectively as part of a team, to share information and consult when appropriate Why Choose James Hall Group of Companies? All James Hall Group of Companies have a similar culture and our way of doing things is vital to our success. We're passionate people, determined to do whatever's necessary to make our customers happy. Great People Deserve Great Things As a member of G&E Murgatroyd Ltd. you can take full advantage of our benefits package. As well as the fundamentals, like pensions and holidays which apply to all James Hall Group of Companies, we have specific benefits at G&E Murgatroyd Ltd. such as: · Staff discount scheme