Sweatshop is the largest running retailer in the UK with 31 stores across the country; our purpose is 'to help people be the best that they can be'. As a company we value ground breaking customer service, integrity, teamwork, the welfare of our staff and success.

Sweatshop has an exciting opportunity for a strong retail Store Manager and Assistant Manager to join our team to run our new Sweatshop store that will be opening in the centre of Brighton from the beginning of November. This role will suit those who are motivated by success with proven experience of leading a high performing team and delivering ground breaking customer service. This is an exciting and challenging role where the successful candidate will be responsible for driving a projected first year sales turnover in excess of £450K. Candidates will also be good at developing contacts to market to local running communities representing a positive image of Sweatshop.

This role requires good leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team ensuring that it provides ground breaking customer service at all times.

The Store Manager will be responsible for:-

- Managing, motivating and leading a sales team of up to 5 people.
- Ensuring that the company values are respected and followed by all staff at all times
- Achieving or exceeding targets and maximising profitability, assessed by KPI's.
- Ensuring the store is merchandised to a consistently high standard
- Staff development and training to maintain the highest standards of customer service and store presentation.
- Promotional and marketing the store in the local community

The Assistant Manager will have these responsibilities on a day to day basis in the absence of the Store Manager and additionally, on a daily basis to support the Store Manager to lead the team and drive sales.

Candidates will have a strong retail background and experience of managing a successful retail team. Experience of managing in a sports/running environment is desirable though not essential as full biomechanical and technical training will be given to the successful candidates.

If you are passionate about running or keeping fit, if you want to combine this with developing a retail career in a company that will invest in your development, please apply with a CV and covering letter through the link below

Benefits:

- Staff discount 25% (subject to company terms and conditions)
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) 33 days after 5 years service (including bank holidays)
- Enhanced paternity and maternity pay (based on a qualifying period of service)
- Enhanced company sick pay
- Childcare vouchers
- Tax free bike scheme

Salaries for Store Managers and Assistant Managers range from £15K-£21K plus bonus dependent on skills and experience

To apply please follow the link below