Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Career development opportunities

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is recruiting an Assistant Manager for a fashion retail store in the Lake District. You will support the Store Manager, lead a team on the shop floor, drive sales and ensure an excellent customer experience.

Ideal candidates have experience in fashion retail at supervisor or assistant manager level, with strong leadership and a hands-on approach to running daily store operations. The role offers staff discounts and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in fashion retail at Supervisor or Assistant Manager level.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Strong customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills.
• Commercial mindset with ability to drive sales and targets.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Store Manager with the overall performance and day-to-day running of the store
• Leading, motivating and developing the team to achieve their full potential
• Driving sales, monitoring performance and delivering against commercial targets
• Leading by example in delivering outstanding customer service
• Ensuring excellent product knowledge and helping customers find the right products
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, training and ongoing development
• Maintaining high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation
• Overseeing stock management, cash handling and operational procedures
• Taking responsibility for opening and closing the store when required
• Ensuring company policies and procedures are consistently followed

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Customer service

Store operations

Job description

Assistant Manager | Fashion Retail | Lake District | £28,000

Are you an experienced retail Supervisor or Assistant Manager looking for your next challenge in fashion retail?

We are working with a well-established fashion retailer to recruit an Assistant Manager for one of their stores in the Lake District.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established retail business, supporting the Store Manager in leading the team, driving sales and delivering an excellent customer experience. If you enjoy leading from the shop floor, developing people and working in a fast-paced fashion environment, this could be the perfect next step.

What's in it for you?

• £28,000 annual salary
• Staff discount
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Opportunity to join a well-established fashion retailer
• Work alongside a passionate and experienced team

The Role

As Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in the successful running of the store, working closely with the Store Manager to motivate the team, maximise sales and maintain high retail standards.

You’ll be a hand-on leader who leads by example, supporting your colleagues on the shop floor while creating a positive and engaging environment for both customers and the team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Store Manager with the overall performance and day-to-day running of the store
• Leading, motivating and developing the team to achieve their full potential
• Driving sales, monitoring performance and delivering against commercial targets
• Leading by example in delivering outstanding customer service
• Ensuring excellent product knowledge and helping customers find the right products
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, training and ongoing development
• Maintaining high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation
• Overseeing stock management, cash handling and operational procedures
• Taking responsibility for opening and closing the store when required
• Ensuring company policies and procedures are consistently followed

About You

We’re looking for a confident and motivated retail professional who enjoys leading people, takes pride in delivering great customer experiences and understands what it takes to run a successful fashion store.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in fashion retail, ideally at Supervisor or Assistant Manager level
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
• A strong customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills
• A commercial mindset and the ability to drive sales and achieve targets
• Confidence supporting the day-to-day operation of a retail store
• A hand-on approach and the ability to lead from the shop floor
• A genuine interest in fashion and retail

If you’re an ambitious fashion retail professional looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

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