Assistant Manager

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We're on the lookout for an exceptional Assistant Manager to join our dynamic team in Ashbourne.

At the heart of our business is an unwavering passion, and you will play a vital role in making sure our customers' expectations are not just met, but blown away Your infectious enthusiasm will leave a lasting impression on everyone you interact with. Assistant Managers are brand ambassadors and leaders in our stores. With a passion for wine, it will be your job to drive sales and motivate your teams to deliver the highest levels of service and exceed our customers' expectations.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Store Manager you will be responsible for the following:

• Maximizing all sales opportunities using the company's Selling Skills Standards
• Delivering excellence in customer care at all times, always striving to exceed customer expectation
• Complying with company policy and legal requirements with regard to selling alcohol and cigarette
• Demonstrating excellent product knowledge in line with training and information received
• Ensuring that extremely high operational standards within the store are maintained
• Supervising and training junior members of staff.

The Person:

• A genuine passion for our products and excellent wine knowledge is essential - WSET Qualifications are preferable
• Extremely customer-focused with a passion for delivering a high-end shopping experience.
• Understands the day-to-day running of a retail store, hard-working with strong operational skills.
• Able to communicate effectively and confidently with customers.
• Committed to driving sales and contributing to business development opportunities.
• Has previous managerial/supervisory experience within a similar environment.
• A great personality, high energy, friendly, and an ability to motivate a team.
• Enthusiastic and eager to expand wine knowledge through training courses provided by the company
• A positive can-do attitude with a desire to progress a career in a rewarding retail environment

What We Offer You:

Enjoy employee discounts on wine and fizz for all our colleagues.

Take advantage of ourBike to Workscheme.

AccessHSF Health Plans, covering healthcare expenses including dental, optical, and more.

Participate in ourCompany Pension Schemefor future financial security.

Benefit from ourRefer a Friendscheme.

Explore a variety ofDevelopment Opportunitiesthrough both online and classroom-based learning, delivered by in-house and external industry experts.

Training & Growth:

Take part inWSET Wine and Spirit Coursesto expand your wine knowledge and earn recognized qualifications in the industry.

We offer excellentcareer progressionopportunities, with many of our promotions being filled internally.

As a company, we are continuously expanding, but it's the dedication and talent of our people that drives our success.

We believe every colleague should feel empowered to be their authentic self at work respected, valued, and included, no matter who they are, where they're based, or what role they play.

Inclusion is at the heart of how we operate. When we embrace individuality and diverse perspectives, we foster a sense of belonging and quite simply, diverse teams make better decisions and drive greater impact.

As a company, we are continuously expanding, but it's the dedication and talent of our people that drives our success. At O'Brien's, we believe in fostering talent and providing ongoing learning opportunities to help you advance in your career. If you're motivated, ready to learn, and excited about working in a vibrant and busy environment, there's plenty of room to grow with us.