Job Description

Millers are seeking an Assistant Manager - This would be the perfect role for someone with an interest in Homewares and DIY with a desire to share their knowledge with customers. This role is for 4/5 days per week (to suit you) but must include Saturdays 9-5 and occasional Sundays (10.30-2:30).

About Us

Millers are a local well established Homewares store run by a team of people who are passionate about what we do.
We believe that our high street is a vital community asset and one that we're proud to have been part of for over 100 years. We are committed to offering our customers a delightful instore shopping experience with face-to-face customer service provided by our friendly, brilliant and knowledgeable team.

This is a great opportunity to join one of Frome's most loved retail brands and we want someone special to help us spread our passion and enthusiasm for customers and our homewares.

The Trainee Assistant Manager role:

Assisting our Retail Management Team, this role will involve training in every aspect of our business, including supervising the retail shop, managing supplier relationships, merchandising and stock management.

Responsibilities include:

Supervising the retail shop - Leading the retail store team, ensuring that customers receive a high standard of service, and the store is well stocked and presentable

Buying - Supporting the management of suppliers, stock purchasing, pricing and deliveries

Administration - Supporting our Retail Manager with management of processes / operations, including claims, policies, staff schedules etc

Local deliveries using the company van

Deputising for the Retail Manager when required

Retail Manager Essentials

We're looking for someone who has strong retail experience, either as a retail assistant looking for their next move, or an existing Assistant Manager. You'll have aspirations to become a Retail Manager and are passionate about the homewares, household linens and DIY sector. The ability to learn about a wide range of products and promote them to customers is essential, along with training and leading your team.

You'll also be able to demonstrate the following skills:

Work as part of the team and lead others Be curious and willing to learn about and train others in our products You'll be reliable and customer focussed, with excellent communication skills Computer literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft 365. Canva, Wordpress and previous use of EPOS systems would be a plus
This role includes heavy lifting, including storing and delivering heavy (teak) outdoor furniture using the company van (seasonal only), re-arranging retail display shelving and carrying boxes up and down stairs.

You must have a full clean driving license.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

somerset BA11 1BS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Retail sales: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

drivers license (required)
Location: Frome

somerset BA11 1BS (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Frome BA11 1BS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Retail sales: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

drivers license (required)
Location:

Frome BA11 1BS (preferred)
Work Location: In person