Brand Assistant

* Management of People
­- To inspire, motivate coach and develop the store team.
- To Deputise for the Brand Manager in all areas.
-­ To challenge, stretch and motivate the Brand and Visual Management team to fulfil the Brand requirements
-­ To challenge, stretch and motivate the Management team to deliver in all areas of the store
-­ To coach and develop the team on Commercial issues such as understanding of financial data, use of company and in store reports and protection of profit.
­ - With support from the Brand Manager set payroll targets and ensure departments are appropriately staffed and payroll costs controlled.
-­ Act as a role model and ensure that the whole team deliver exemplary Customer Service at all times.
-­ Ensure that communication is a priority within the store that the whole team are involved and engaged
* Management of Sales and Operations
­- Conduct regular floor walks with the Management Team to ensure layout is commercial and excellent retail standards are maintained.
-­ Ensure that all promotions / layout changes are actioned to a high standard in line with Company & Brand guidelines
-­ Assist the Brand Manager in the setting of Sales Plans / Cost Plans.
-­ Develop a full understanding of the local market place and make commercial decisions accordingly.
-­ Ensure that company and store specific processes aimed at protecting profit are in place and adhered to.
* Management Brands
­- Ensure full understanding of Brand Strategies and visual requirements ensuring operational factors and visual excellence are both facilitated.
-­ Develop constructive relationships with Head Office contacts to support the delivery of the Brands in store but also to challenge them in order to move the brands on.
-­ Support and Participate in special events aimed at developing the Brands within the market place.