Assistant Store Manager - Bicester

Put the Customer First - provides exceptional internal and external customer service at all touchpoints

Be In It Together - approachable, personable, committed to shared success

Think Big - creative, innovative, solutions orientated

Own It - curious, persistent, drives results

Stay Playful - energises others, focuses on positives and opportunities, finds room for spontaneity

We are looking for someone with proven retail management experience – ideally a minimum of 1 year in an Assistant Manager, Supervisor or equivalent people-management role.

Experience of leading and managing a retail team, including coaching, motivating and managing performance

A strong commercial mindset with experience of working towards sales targets, revenue budgets and KPIs

Confidence taking responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a store

Strong selling skills and the ability to coach others to improve their commercial performance

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and make decisions in a fast-paced environment

A proactive approach – you spot opportunities, take ownership and follow through

A strong eye for visual presentation and an interest in interiors, furniture and home furnishings

A flexible approach to working hours in line with the needs of the store

A collaborative, positive and solutions-focused leadership style

A genuine passion for the OKA brand

Founded over 20 years ago by three entrepreneurial women with a passion for beautiful, practical and comfortable homes, OKA is more than a furniture and homeware retailer: it is a love affair with living well.​

We inspire people to confidently create a home that reflects their personality, a space where nothing should be too precious or perfect to be enjoyed with family and friends. British-born, today we have 15 stores across the UK – an established Interior Design and Trade business, a mail-order service and a thriving website. ​

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