Job Description

Founded over 20 years ago by three entrepreneurial women with a passion for beautiful, practical and comfortable homes, OKA is more than a furniture and homeware retailer: it is a love affair with living well.

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We inspire people to confidently create a home that reflects their personality, a space where nothing should be too precious or perfect to be enjoyed with family and friends. British-born, today we have 13 stores across the UK - and are excited to have recently opened our third store in the US - an established Interior Design and Trade business, a mail-order service and a thriving website.

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We are currently looking to recruit a full-time Assistant Store Manager to support our Retail Team, based within Hoopers Department Store in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

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We are honoured to be amongst the mix of eclectic luxury brands in the renowned Hoopers department store of Tunbridge Wells. Inside, our customers will find all the smaller essentials from our collection, perfect as finishing touches for the home or to give as gifts.

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ABOUT US

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We know the best work is done by people who enjoy their jobs, so we create a fun and nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and is able to thrive. We are looking for an agile and proactive Assistant Store Manager with a positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit who can help us nurture this company culture.

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Reporting directly to the Store Manager the Assistant Store Manager is responsible for assisting the Management Team in running one of our beautiful OKA retail stores. You will assist in the organisation and execution of the general daily activities of the store, ensuring the team delivers the highest possible standards of customer service and visual merchandising - both face to face and via phone - in the most efficient and effective manner. You will be responsible for learning and development of retail staff members and be pro-active in motivating and leading the whole sales team to exceed the Sales and Profit & Loss targets.

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ABOUT YOU

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\xc2\xb7 Professional retail experience in a team leader or supervisory position

\xc2\xb7 Extensive selling skills and the ability to motivate others

\xc2\xb7 Good eye for display design

\xc2\xb7 Thorough knowledge of the furniture/home furnishings market

\xc2\xb7 Flexible approach to working hours as the sector demands

\xc2\xb7 Strong leadership, management, and organisational skills

\xc2\xb7 Problem-solver, excellent team player

\xc2\xb7 A creative, problem-solving spirit

\xc2\xb7 Passion for the OKA brand

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OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE

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\xc2\xb7 33 days holiday (including bank holiday entitlement), plus Length of Service increases

\xc2\xb7 Day off for your birthday

\xc2\xb7 BUPA Health Cash Plan

\xc2\xb7 Generous staff discount: 45% rising to 65% following 1 year of service

\xc2\xb7 Enhanced Maternity Pay

\xc2\xb7 Employee Assistance Programme

\xc2\xb7 Eligibility for a discretionary company Bonus Scheme

\xc2\xb7 Discounts on 60+ UK retailers via My OKA benefits platform

\xc2\xb7 Plus a suite of additional employee benefits including Company pension scheme, life assurance cover, free eye tests, cycle to work scheme, interest free travel loans, social events, wellbeing centre and more.

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If successful you will become part of the OKA family, a fast-paced and dynamic business. If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and details of your current salary, salary expectations, notice period and right to work information via the link provided.

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