Assistant Store Manager

The Finnish job description for an Assistant Store Manager at Puuilo outlines a responsible and versatile role. The assistant store manager acts as a frontline supervisor alongside the store manager, jointly leading store operations, staff welfare and training, sales, safety, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction. They ensure the store remains current and meets sales budgets through appropriate and timely merchandise management, coaching, and commercial store presentation. They train and develop staff, ensuring people know what to do and when, and continually improve team skills. We lead with empathy and a problem-solving mindset to foster growth, with a collaborative feedback culture. The role includes coaching, developing personal performance, and providing constructive feedback to strengthen professional expertise and team efficiency. The position offers a growth path within a fast-growing company and comprehensive onboarding. Professional training and development opportunities are provided, including leadership coaching for supervisors. The role includes potential progression to more demanding tasks. Pay is according to the TES pay scale class D, between €2354 and €2928 per month, depending on experience and education, with additional evening and weekend allowances; work hours run from 6:00 to 20:00 and include weekend shifts; coverage as the deputy when the store manager is away. The candidate should have experience in retail front-line supervision, strong commercial sense, motivation to develop as a supervisor, coaching leadership style, and ability to adapt to a changing environment. Puuilo promotes a tobacco-free workplace and invites applications via a free-format letter, CV, and optional video introduction. The closing date is 12 September 2026. For more information contact Hanna-Leena Kingelin at 0451297544 (Mon-Fri 12–15).