Assistant Store Manager

About Us Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We solve the problems others choose to ignore, with surprising new inventions that defy convention and simply work better. We’re growing fast and our ambition is huge – more categories, more locations and more people. Our Demo Stores exist to strengthen owner experience, education and to cultivate a Dyson owner community. They provide a touch point for our owners throughout their journey as a Dyson owner, delivering an exceptional experience along with education for owners to achieve the best possible outcome each time they use a Dyson machine. We’re opening a unique Dyson Demo Zone in Chadstone Shopping Centre which will increase awareness of Dyson technology and educate shoppers through expert advice, product demonstrations and styling bars. This is a fixed term contract. The Demo Zone will operate for 18 months and will cover the Shopping Centres’ trading hours. About the Role Our Assistant Store Manager will support the Store manager leading a team in a completely unique experience. The Assistant Store Manager will support building, training and leading a team of service-oriented, passionate and ambitious Retail Experts to deliver outstanding owner experiences – fascinating customers through presentation and demonstration of our machines while also delivering world-class service and support for our current owners. Main responsibilities include but not limited to:- Support the Store Manager in regard to operations, staffing, training, and customer service Lead, inspire and challenge a team to deliver an optimal owner experience – focusing on strengthening experience, education and cultivating a community of Dyson owners Lead by example and support your team to deliver an environment that heroes our machines, delivering best in class demonstrations and experiences Taking personal responsibility for achieving individual and store based KPIs, including daily, weekly and monthly sales, customer service and store profitability targets Launch new products and services Continuously build product knowledge and keep updated of any product developments, while supporting the store team to do the same Promote and build a positive work culture Embossing Gift Wrapping Complete any tasks that are related to the running and operation of the Store, including cleaning and tidying of communal areas About You To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate integrity in all of your decisions and actions, have a passion for developing individuals and the ability to shape long term plans into short term tactical steps. You are passionate about delivering brand and product experiences and have a sense of ownership, committed to the delivery of projects. Previous skills & experience:- Proven experience of store leadership Proven experience in running the day-to-day operations of a store Track record for creating innovative solutions that solve problems and/or challenge convention An understanding of in-store operations, managing work schedules, stock management, compliance, health and safety, security and all day-to-day requirements of running a store Advanced Microsoft Suite Benefits Outside of a competitive salary, our team members receive generous product discounts, additional paid annual leave, a generous, above market parental leave scheme and ongoing learning and development opportunities. At Dyson , our people are at the heart of everything we do. We value you bringing yourself to work and we want to deliver an employee experience that matches the quality we give to our customers. We have a vibrant and diverse culture that is geared towards recognition and realising ambition. You'll have regular social activities to take part in and you'll work with a fantastic team of people every day. Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity. Originally posted on Himalayas