Deputy Store Manager

Description

**Deputy Store Manager** ------------------------------------- Action is the non-food retail brand experiencing strong growth across Europe. Because this adventure excites us, we are constantly seeking new opportunities. Present in 14 European countries, we have surpassed 3,260 stores. With over 50% internal promotion rate, we offer you an ideal springboard for your career. Working at Action means working for an award-winning retail brand. In France, for example, Action was voted "French People's Favorite Retail Brand" in 2023, 2024 and 2025\. At Action, routine does not exist — between our diverse, multi-talented teams and the challenges awaiting you: are you ready to take on these challenges and boost your career? Join us! **What shapes your daily work** ------------------------------ * Be the Store Manager’s right-hand person: contribute with the Store Manager and Regional Manager to monitoring store KPIs * You have a merchant mindset, understand seasonality and customer expectations to grow turnover and customer satisfaction in line with the Action concept: drive store attractiveness, place orders, receive goods, manage inventory, implement new product launches, etc. * Participate actively in store operations with the goal of maintaining a full, clean, well-organized and commercially vibrant store: monitor activity progress, implement schedules, shelf products, relay decisions made by the Store Manager and Regional Manager, etc. * Work in a challenging environment: handle unexpected situations, intervene quickly and effectively while adopting a calm, solution-oriented approach * Co-manage teams: facilitate communication within teams, support recruitment of store staff, onboarding of new colleagues, and team upskilling **Your essential strengths:** -------------------------- * You hold a post-secondary qualification (Bac+2 level) or have at least two years’ successful experience in team management and retail. * Field-oriented, you demonstrate discipline, rigor, and responsibility * You possess leadership qualities: able to unite and support your team with empathy, adapting your approach to each situation * You identify with our values: customer orientation, respect, teamwork, discipline, simplicity, and cost awareness * You are available during our operating hours (5/6 AM to 9/10 PM, Monday to Saturday; morning or afternoon shifts, occasionally Sundays). Action is committed to professional equality, diversity, and inclusion: we welcome and value your talents. Moreover, all our positions are open to persons with disabilities. Depending on individual needs, appropriate material and/or organizational workplace adjustments will be considered. **What we can offer you** ------------------------------------- * An annual gross salary of €27,804 under the “agent maîtrise” employment status (35-hour weekly base, annualized contract) * Salary-related benefits: + Thirteenth month bonus (after 6 months’ service) + Profit-sharing bonus + Seniority bonus as per collective agreement * Social benefits: + Additional special leave based on personal circumstances + Meal vouchers + Access to Action’s Social and Economic Committee (CSE) + Health insurance + 15% discount across the entire store * For successful integration: + A comprehensive onboarding program, including 8 weeks of training at one of our training stores — combining hands-on practice and e-learning + Proximity-based management and dedicated team support * Continuous development throughout your career, along with advancement opportunities within our fast-growing international group