Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Ashford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion retail brand in Ashford is seeking an Assistant Manager to support retail operations and lead a team to ensure excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have experience in retail management, driving sales, and developing high-performing teams. This role offers a salary of up to £29,000 and opportunities for career growth in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £29,000

Staff discount

Career development opportunities

Supportive leadership

People-focused culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Assistant Manager role or as a Supervisor/Team Leader.
• Confidence in managing a high-performing retail team.
• Proven success in sales management.
• Passion for visual merchandising.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in retail operations.
• Lead to ensure high customer service standards.
• Drive the team to achieve sales targets.
• Manage team performance, development, recruitment, and training.
• Oversee Profit & Loss management.
• Create a positive working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Sales management

Team building

Visual merchandising

Job description

Overview

Assistant Manager | Ashford | Up to £29,000 DOE + Benefits

We are recruiting for an Assistant Manager in Ashford for a dynamic and customer-driven fashion retail brand. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Assistant Manager, or a driven Supervisor or Team Leader ready to step up into a leadership role within retail management. If you're passionate about people management, building strong teams, and delivering exceptional customer service, this is the opportunity for you.

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £29,000 per year depending on experience
• Staff discount and uniform allowance
• Genuine career development opportunities within retail management
• Supportive leadership and a people-focused culture
• Join a growing and successful fashion retail brand

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Store Manager in all aspects of retail operations, including sales management, inventory management, and visual merchandising
• Leading by example to ensure the highest standards of customer service
• Driving the team to achieve sales targets and maximise profitability
• Managing team performance, development, recruitment and training
• Taking ownership of Profit & Loss (P&L) management alongside the Store Manager
• Creating a positive working environment through strong leadership and effective team building

Qualifications

• Has experience in a similar Assistant Manager role or in a Supervisor/Team Leader position within retail
• Is confident in leading from the front and managing a high-performing retail team
• Can demonstrate proven success in sales management and exceeding KPIs
• Is passionate about visual merchandising and ensuring an engaging customer journey
• Thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on retail environment and is ready to progress

If you're an ambitious Assistant Manager looking to take the next step in your retail career, click 'Apply Now' to start your next move in leadership.