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Matalan

Assistant store manager Review

at Matalan

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Retail Manager

Fareham

Review Submitted: January 2024

Overall Rating

4.7 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My role is an assistant store manager which consists of carrying out many different tasks and running the store on a daily basis. An assistant store manager is there to hold the store and push sales when the store manager is not there. On a day to day basis, I will take part in team briefs which is a way of delivering key information to the team, pushing sales by doing phase moves, VMing and highlighting the correct product to the customers eyes!
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I had developed many existing skills in my role. The more you get stuck into something and familiarise yourself with it, the better you’ll be and the better the results will be!

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very organised and informative!
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is extremely supportive in my progression and learning.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It gives me something to work towards!
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Matalan to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Matalan is an amazing retailer to work for. Very family friendly and flexible around you and your life. You meet an amazing bunch of people to work alongside and there’s so much to learn. You learn something new every day in retail.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Matalan?
Be yourself, be positive, get stuck in and it’s good to go outside of your comfort zone!
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