Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Ambleside; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known outdoor retailer in the Lake District seeks an Assistant Manager to support the Store Manager and lead a thriving retail team. You will be responsible for driving retail performance and enhancing customer experience. The ideal candidate has retail management experience, a passion for the outdoors, and strong commercial awareness. This role offers a competitive salary of £27,000 and a monthly bonus, alongside generous employee perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £27,000

Monthly performance-based bonus

Generous employee discount

Seasonal uniform allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

Awards for outstanding performance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven retail experience in a supervisory or assistant management role.
• Track record of supporting sales growth and improving store performance.
• Experience with stock management and visual merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in leading and motivating the team.
• Drive retail performance through sales support and operational excellence.
• Assist with recruitment, training, and development of the team.

Skills

Retail leadership experience

Strong commercial awareness

Ability to analyze retail trends

Passion for the outdoors

Job description

Overview

Assistant Manager | Outdoor Retailer | Lake District | £27,000 + Bonus

Are you passionate about the outdoors and ready to support a thriving retail team? Zachary Daniels is recruiting for an Assistant Manager to join a well-known outdoor retailer in the Lake District. If you have retail leadership experience and a love for adventure, this is the perfect opportunity to combine your passions with your career.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in leading, motivating, and inspiring the team to deliver excellent customer service
• Help drive retail performance through sales support and operational excellence
• Assist with stock control, budgets, and audit procedures
• Keep the team engaged with technical product knowledge to enhance customer experience
• Support visual merchandising to showcase the brand\'s products and create an inviting store environment
• Assist with recruitment, training, and development of the team to maintain a high-performance culture
• Report on sales trends and team performance to the Store Manager

Experience & Qualifications

• A passion for the outdoors and an interest in outdoor products
• Proven retail experience in a supervisory or assistant management role
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to analyse retail trends, sales, and competitor activity
• Track record of supporting sales growth, managing KPIs, and improving store performance
• Experience with stock management, training, and visual merchandising
• Fashion retail experience is a plus but not essential - passion and leadership matter most

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £27,000
• Monthly performance-based bonus
• Generous employee discount across the company
• Seasonal uniform allowance
• Wellbeing and mental health initiatives
• Long service and monthly awards for outstanding performance
• Opportunities to develop your retail career with a forward-thinking brand

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Manager looking to join a respected outdoor retailer and progress their retail career. Whether you\'re experienced or ready to take the next step in leadership, we want to hear from you.

Ready to support and lead? APPLY TODAY with your most up-to-date CV!

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

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