Assistant Retail Store

9 hours ago

Evesham, Worcestershire, United Kingdom Crafter's Companion Full time

Role:
Assistant Retail Store & Café Manager

Hours:
 42.5 hours per week, over 5 days (including weekends & bank holidays)

Department:
Retail

Reports to:
Store & Cafe Manager

About Crafter's Companion:

Crafter's Companion are one of the UK's leading manufacturers & retailers of crafting supplies. The joy of making is at the heart of what we do, and our Evesham store is a celebration of this. A friendly, community-focused craft store and café where creativity, connection, and great coffee come together From yarn lovers to papercrafters, to first-time workshop attendees, we aim to inspire everyone who walks through our door.

About the Role:

We're on the lookout for a passionate Assistant Store Manager to support the day-to-day running of our flagship Evesham store. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves people, creativity, and community, and enjoys leading by example on the shop floor.

Working closely with the Store Manager, you'll help create a warm, welcoming space that customers love returning to. You'll support daily operations across the shop, café, and workshops/events, help motivate and develop the team, and play a key role in driving sales and great customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading, supporting, and motivating a retail & creative team.
  • Harnessing community within our store.
  • Handling customer queries, feedback, and customer needs with care.
  • Building relationships with regular customers, workshop hosts, and local makers.
  • Supporting the management of store and café operations, ensuring smooth service.
  • Maintaining a clean, inviting, beautifully presented space.
  • Collaborating on visual merchandising, product displays, and seasonal themes – in line with company campaigns set by Marketing.
  • Supporting cafe staff when needed.
  • Supporting on stock administration for café, where needed.
  • Working with the team to plan and coordinate workshops, craft clubs, and in-store shopping events.
  • Working with local artists, teachers, and small businesses.
  • Creating an uplifting, inclusive & approachable environment for all skill levels.
  • Supporting on store stock management (both CC stock & third-party brands).
  • Monitoring waste, inventory, and café supplies.
  • Monitoring & managing Health & Safety, and food hygiene standards in café.
  • Supporting the Store Manager with budgeting, cash handling, reporting, and sales targets.
  • Tracking workshop bookings, event revenues & margins.

Person Specification:

Qualifications & Experience:

  • 5+ years previous experience in a retail role is required.
  • Experience of managing a café would be preferred but not required.
  • Food hygiene and safety training would be advantageous, but also not required.

Skills & Abilities:

Our key candidate will be:

  • A confident leader, and supporting team member with strong communication skills.
  • Able to manage and motivate a diverse team, and support our Store Manager.
  • Organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple tasks.
  • A warm communicator with strong customer-service skills.
  • Comfortable with scheduling, ordering, and POS systems.
  • Interested in craft or expressing creativity (ideal but not essential).
  • Able to remain calm and efficient under pressure in a busy retail and café setting.
  • Committed to delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining high operational standards.
  • Able to drive sales and think creatively about how we shape events and drive footfall to store.

What We Offer:

  • Staff discount.
  • Pro-rata Holiday Allowance.
  • Free Parking.
  • A positive, supportive workplace where creativity is encouraged.

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