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Assistant Manager – Banbury

TFM Farm & Country Superstore is one of the original and largest farm and country stores in the UK, with more than 45 years’ experience in the supply of farming equipment, agricultural and construction supplies to farms, small holdings, builders etc. across the country. We sell products covering the farming, construction, DIY, pet, gardening and countryside sectors and have a strong reputation for great value, high stocks a huge range and friendly down-to-earth service.

Our eight stores are located in the Midlands area at Stableford, Bridgnorth, Newport, Penkridge, Ludlow, Bromsgrove, Banbury and Evesham.

We are a family-owned and run business with a very flat management structure, enabling our store management teams to feed directly into the running of the business on a regular basis. We pride ourselves on a no-nonsense approach to sales and fair-play customer service policy.

We are seeking a full time Assistant Manager who will work to inspire, develop, motivate, and lead the team. In this role you will be a key member of the business management team where you will work to maximise sales and the performance of our fast-growing Banbury store through development of the highly engaged and high performing team.

As Assistant Store Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Development and maintenance of a strong local customer base
• Maximising store sales & profits
• Assisting the Store manager with the commercial, financial & operational running of the store
• Delivering the highest standards of customer service
• Leading, motivating & inspiring the team
• Developing excellent knowledge of the target marketplace & local community
• Key interest in store/business commerciality
• Taking control of store operations and lead by example
• Recruitment and managing staff performance and development

The successful candidate will:

• Challenge the norm to deliver innovation and drive our business forward.
• Be a team player who is positive and motivated with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Ideally have at least 2 years of proven management experience from a similar fast-paced retail, trade or bulky goods sales environment.
• Be motivated and enthusiastic for the product range
• Ideally have experience of the agricultural or construction sector.
• Be able to demonstrate sound retail and commercial awareness.
• Be a passionate individual who will deliver operational excellence and commercial decisions that will drive the highest results.

An AMTRA qualification and/or FLT licence would be an advantage, but training can be provided for the right candidate. The role involves working an average of 5 days each week, including every other weekend and offers superb opportunities for career progression with future stores planned.

Benefits include:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Competitive remuneration package
• Store sales bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• A friendly and relaxed working environment
• The opportunity for personal development including product training and trade qualifications.