Assistant Store Manager

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager Location: Princes Street, Edinburgh Company: MINISO UK

Join a Global Lifestyle Brand! MINISO is a design-led lifestyle retailer that has captivated customers worldwide with its innovative, high-quality, and affordable products. Since our launch in 2013, we’ve grown to over 5,300 stores in 105 countries. In the UK, we opened our first store in 2019 and are rapidly expanding, with 35+ stores already established and many more on the horizon.

In one of our flagship store on Princes Street, Edinburgh, we’re seeking a driven and passionate Assistant Store Manager to help lead the way.

Why Choose MINISO?

At MINISO, you’ll step into a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you can grow and develop as a retail leader. As the Assistant Store Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in the store’s success, working closely with the Store Manager and leading a dedicated team to deliver exceptional customer experiences and outstanding results.

Your Role as Assistant Store Manager

You’ll support the Store Manager in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the store and help drive its growth and profitability. Key responsibilities include:

Delivering Excellent Customer Service: Lead by example to create a welcoming and positive shopping experience for every customer.

Supporting Team Leadership: Assist in recruiting, training, and developing a high-performing team, coaching them to achieve personal and store objectives.

Driving Sales and Profit: Help execute promotional plans, optimise merchandising, and ensure the store reaches its sales targets.

Operational Excellence: Oversee stockroom organisation and ensure the store is efficiently stocked, clean, and well-presented at all times.

Team Collaboration: Motivate and inspire the team to deliver results while fostering a culture of collaboration and positivity.

Cost and Loss Management: Support the Store Manager in managing budgets, controlling costs, and minimising stock loss.

Compliance and Safety: Ensure all health and safety regulations are adhered to and maintain high operational standards.

What You Bring to the Role

We’re looking for a confident, proactive individual who can help drive our new store’s success and develop their leadership career with MINISO.

Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within a retail environment.

Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and leading by example.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.

A knack for organisation and stockroom management in a fast-paced environment.

Solid understanding of visual merchandising and how to maximise sales potential.

A proactive and adaptable approach, with excellent problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in retail operations.

Knowledge of health and safety practices and understanding importance of health and safety in the workplace.

A desire to progress your career in retail management and grow with MINISO.

What’s in It for You?

Career progression opportunities in a rapidly expanding company.

A vibrant, team-oriented working environment.

The chance to be part of a global lifestyle brand and a new store launch.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your retail career and help lead the team at our new Princes Street store, apply today and join the MINISO family!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Store discount

Application question(s):

What can you bring to the role of Assistant Store Manager at Miniso?

Our operational times are from 8 am - 10 pm. Are you able to work anytime between these hours?

What is your travel time to Princes Street, Edinburgh?

What is your experience with managing a team?

Work Location: In person