Deputy Store Manager

Job description / Role

Quest Search & Selection are proud to represent one of the leading DIY & Home Improvement businesses in Malta. The brand is actively looking for a Deputy Store Manager with expert knowledge who are keen and open to relocation! This retailer offers a range of tools, ironmongery, and building materials to home goods, wall décor, crafts & gardening /outdoor furniture.

As Deputy Store Manager role, you will oversee the planning, coordinating, and monitoring of all activities of sales workers.

Key responsibilities:

* Assisting in developing and implementing plans and objectives for the store and company
* Responsible for daily activities of the store and ensures the shop runs smoothly
* Responsible for the general outfit of the store: aisles and shelves are clean and clear
* Product management: availability, pricing, labelling, facing and cleanliness
* Communicate with Shop Manager and Team Leaders to suggest areas for improvement such as upsell and cross-sell opportunities, promotions, pricing, etc
* Respects the processes regarding damaged and stolen goods and Standard Operations Procedures (SOP), Loss and Prevention Policy.
* Customer service and customer satisfaction

Benefits included:

* 27 Holiday entitlement + 14 days Bank holidays
* Store & Company Discount
* Training & Development courses
* Reward deserved Performance
* Assisting with flights over to the island
* Supporting with Visa application & insurance

Requirements

* At least 1 years' worth of experience within Department, Deputy, Assistant or Store Manager role
* You must have experience in another DIY or home improvement retail store, Merchant or Depot environment.
* Leadership skills: must be able to lead a team and motivate a team to reach targets
* Product knowledge: products being promoted, competitors' products and services
* Selling's skills and techniques, including the ability to upsell

Malta offers a great lifestyle and way of living, with sun all year round and a healthcare system that is open to all! It's a multilingual country that's also known to be the second safest country in the world, with a booming economy and stable property market, with reasonable tax.

If this sounds like you and you are open to relocating to a wonderful island and living close to the beautiful beaches of Malta. Please do not hesitate to send your cv details today.

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.