Assistant Store Manager - Emporium

When Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop in 1976, she had a vision. Business as a force for good – that’s us. Over 40 years later, we’re proud to be pioneering cruelty-free beauty every step of the way. We’re the original ethical beauty brand. We’ve got a thing for empowering people and enriching our planet. We’re all about keeping it real, in every way possible. Our activist roots remain a huge part of everything we do, from our iconic window posters to our vegetarian products to our infamous campaigns. We’re never afraid to stand up and speak the truth. We like to do things a little differently around here. 

In fact, this is an incredibly exciting time for The Body Shop. We’re fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who’s not afraid to mix things up. 

With your high levels of enthusiasm for our brand and belief in the way we do business you will share responsibility with the Store Manager to drive the store and team to deliver retail excellence and strong sales results. 

Key Duties

• Customer Experience - As an Assistant Store Manager, you will coach the team to achieve exceptional customer service standards in partnership with the Store Manager and ensure the development of consumer loyalty and awareness to help build The Body Shop brand.
• Operations: Our Assistant Store Managers oversee the operations and commercial practices of the store, both front and back of house, whilst maintaining harmony and efficiency on the shop floor. They are to utilise our internal systems to be able to analyse performance and help manage the commercial side of the store.
• Performance: Our Assistant Store Managers must be able to help control and meet sales/performance targets. We’re looking for individuals with strong relationship skills who are confident with coordinating between customers, the team and the manager. 
• Expertise: Our Assistant Store Managers have to have full knowledge of the beauty market, our competitors and have passion and love for our products!
• People Management: Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our Assistant Store Managers should be team players, able to assist the Store Manager and be quick to resolve issues. We’re are looking for flexible and responsible role models who are capable of attracting, retaining and growing people who reflect the brand.

• Regular working hours
• Generous staff discount 
• Incentives for meeting KPI and store targets 
• Service rewards for loyal employees 
• Up to 3 Kindness Days per calendar year to volunteer at any charity or voluntary organisation
• Time in Lieu policy 
• Parental Leave Policy
• Learning and Development Program
   

• Experience in retail and people leadership
• Confident in meeting sales and performance targets 
• Outstanding planning, organising and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a feedback culture
• Team coaching and development

Diversity Statement

At The Body Shop, we firmly believe that equality is a human right and that all people should have an equal opportunity to pursue their dreams and aspirations. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is recognized. We value diversity and consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. We are proud to have a number of different active employee inclusion networks that serve not just as catalysts for change, but also to build a spirit of diversity, equality, inclusivity, and provide safe supportive spaces for engagement and solidarity for members of these communities. The Body Shop is also committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, please let us know in your application.