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Job Title


Assistant Store Manager


Company : Sunglass Hut


Location : Manchester, North West


Created : 2025-05-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Being part of EssilorLuxottica means being part of a passionate international and diverse community of 190,000 individuals working towards a common mission, help people to see more, be more.With a global presence in more than 150 countries, an incredible heritage, and a fascinating vertical integrated business model, EssilorLuxottica offers endless development and career opportunities worldwide and learning possibilities at every turn.Bringing together world-leading expertise in lens and eyewear technology give us the unique possibility to shape an entire industry every day by fostering innovation and make a meaningful impact on people's lives.Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application.Born in 1971, Sunglass Hut started as a small family business running a kiosk in a Miami mall. After 50 years and over 3,000 stores worldwide, were celebrating where weve been and where were going bringing that same family feel and welcoming spirit as the very first kiosk to our stores today. Job ScopeThe Assistant Store Manager uses their skills and experience to assist in the overall management of the store by maximizing sales and profitability, leading and motivating a team, delegating and prioritizing tasks effectively and in the Managers absence taking responsibility for stock, cash and store security. As a Sunglass Hut ambassador, the assistant store manager, will role model the EssilorLuxottica values and the Sunglass Hut culture.This role is based in Trafford Center.Areas of ResponsibilitiesSupport the store manager to achieve high levels of sales performance and resultsEnsure all operating policies and procedures are followedPlay a key part in asset protection training and reportingEnsure accurate operation of the POS system and account for all transactions (credit, returns)Open and close the store according to established guidelinesDrive performance to ensure all KPIs are achieved and store turnover targets are metSupport the store manager in the daily running of the storeNetwork effectively with internal and external stakeholdersMaintain inspiring visual merchandising in store as per guidelinesDeliver excellent customer service and demonstrate a high degree of professionalismKnow the product inside and out and stay fresh with new merchandise, trends and competitive activityCreate an engaging and positive working environment following the Sunglass Hut experienceCoach associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors resulting in high customer engagementAddress associate concerns in a reasonable and fair manner consistent with the Company valuesAssists with recruitment, training and development of the teamTechnical Skills Portrait of the Perfect CandidateStrong selling skillsProblem solving abilityExcellent customer service skillsExcellent communication and listening skillsTime Management skillsPersuading & influencing skillsCoaching & development skillsPerformance Management skillsLeadership skillsHighly commercialAble to networking effectivelyResults drivenProblem solving abilityGood knowledge of Microsoft Office packageWhat we offerGreat benefits such as discounted eyewear, holidays allowance, pension package, monthly bonus and commission structure, etc.Internal mobility across countries, brands and departmentsCareer progression and developmentGenerous incentives conducted in storeCandidate ProfilePrevious strong retail management experienceLanguagesEnglish and Dutch is a bonus