Assistant Store Manager

Assistant store manager role at Puuilo in Lahdesjärvi, Tampere. The position is a fixed-term replacement with responsibility as the store’s operational frontline supervisor alongside the store manager. Duties include assisting in store leadership, staff wellbeing and training, sales, security, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction. Ensures timely and accurate merchandising and budget attainment in cooperation with the store manager; provides guidance to staff and develops team skills. Leads with an empathetic, solutions-focused approach and fosters interactive feedback culture; recognizes colleagues’ successes and addresses areas for improvement. We offer growth opportunities in a fast-growing company, comprehensive onboarding to start strong, ongoing professional training for leadership, and chances to progress to more demanding roles. The role pays according to TES tariff schedule class D, between €2354 and €2928 per month, with evening and weekend allowances in addition. Working hours are 6–21 with weekend shifts; the assistant covers for the store manager when they are away. The position is a temporary placement until 30.09.2027. Requirements include prior experience in retail supervisory roles, strong commercial vision, willingness to develop as a leader, coaching leadership style, and ability to guide the team toward shared goals. The team operates in a fast-paced growth environment; occasional forklift operation and assistance with trailer assembly may be required. We support a smoke-free Finland by 2030 and do not allow smoking during work hours. To apply, send a free-form application, a CV, and an optional video presentation by the deadline.

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