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DEPUTY STORE MANAGER LEFTIES LAKESIDE (NEW OPENING) (Store Leadership — Lefties UK) Who we are Lefties is a part of the Inditex family of brands, within one of the world’s leading fashion retail groups, with global brands including Zara, Pull&Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho and Zara Home. Fashion is what we sell. How we work is what sets us apart: teamwork, respect, curiosity and sustainability, with people at the center of every success. As Lefties expands in the UK, we’re building teams who thrive on pace, purpose and customer-first retail. The role As a Deputy Store Manager, you are a commercial and people leader who supports the Store Manager to deliver results and create a strong store culture. You balance performance with empathy, using insight, emotional intelligence and great organisation to keep the store running at its best — especially during the busiest moments. You’ll be hands-on, customer-led and adaptable, bringing calm focus under pressure and helping your team feel supported, motivated and ready to win the day. This role is for you if you… • Lead with emotional intelligence, integrity and a positive mindset, • Stay calm under pressure and make smart decisions quickly, • Are reliable, well organised and strong at managing time and priorities, • Are adaptable — you respond well to change and keep the team moving, • Are confident analysing sales and turning insight into action, • Believe great results come from great teams + great customer experiences, • Are resilient and ambitious, always looking to learn, improve and progress What you’ll do • Analyse commercial and product data to improve sales and productivity, • Respond proactively to performance changes, making timely decisions, • Translate KPIs into clear priorities and motivating actions for the team, • Lead, develop and support your team in a high-energy environment, • Ensure all customer touchpoints are welcoming, engaging and efficient, • Oversee daily store operations with consistency, pace and care, • Maintain strong store standards across product, stock flow and routines, • Act as an ambassador for Inditex sustainability initiatives What we offer Competitive salary, 25% staff discount across all Inditex brands, 28 days holiday allowance, company pension scheme and the “More for Less” benefits platform with a wide range of discounts. At Inditex, internal talent is our greatest asset. We offer clear progression opportunities, continuous learning through training and e-learning, and the chance to contribute to social and sustainability projects that make a real difference. We are committed to creating a recruitment process that is inclusive and accessible to everyone. Adjustments are available for candidates with disabilities or long-term conditions.