Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discount

28 days holiday

Career progression opportunities

Positive company culture

Job summary

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Manager for a growing fashion retail business in Taunton. This role involves supporting the Store Manager in achieving sales targets and leading a dynamic retail team.

Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in retail management, excelling in delivering outstanding customer experiences. The position offers competitive pay ranging from £26,000 to £28,000, generous staff discounts, and genuine opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, or Supervisor in retail.
• Experience in fashion retail, lifestyle retail, or related sectors.
• Proven track record of delivering sales targets and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in achieving sales targets and KPI performance.
• Lead, coach, and motivate the retail team to deliver results.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and experience.
• Drive commercial performance through effective team management.
• Maintain high visual merchandising standards across the store.
• Assist with stock management and deliveries.
• Aid in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Manage store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and operational excellence.
• Create a positive team culture.

Skills

Leadership skills

Sales performance

Customer experience

Coaching and development

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Assistant Manager | Fashion Retail | Taunton | £26,000 - £28,000

Are you an experienced Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager or Supervisor looking for your next career move within fashion retail?

We are recruiting for an Assistant Manager to join a successful and growing fashion retail business in Taunton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate retail professional who enjoys leading teams, driving sales performance and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

As Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Store Manager with the day-to-day running of the store, leading the team, achieving commercial targets and maintaining excellent retail standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Manager who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, enjoys developing people and wants to progress their career within a successful fashion retail business.

What's in it for you?

• Salary £26,000 - £28,000 depending on experience
• Generous staff discount
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Join a growing fashion retail business
• Supportive leadership team and positive company culture

The Assistant Manager Role

As Assistant Manager, you will support the Store Manager in delivering strong commercial results while creating an engaging environment for both customers and colleagues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Store Manager in achieving sales targets and KPI performance
• Leading, coaching and motivating the retail team to deliver results
• Delivering exceptional customer service and customer experience
• Driving commercial performance through effective team management
• Maintaining high visual merchandising standards across the store
• Supporting stock management, deliveries and replenishment processes
• Assisting with recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members
• Taking ownership of store operations in the absence of the Store Manager
• Ensuring company standards, compliance and operational excellence are maintained
• Creating a positive and engaging team culture

About You

To be successful in this Assistant Manager role, you will have:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader within retail
• Experience working within fashion retail, lifestyle retail, footwear, accessories, beauty or premium retail
• A proven track record of delivering sales targets and KPI results
• Strong leadership skills with experience coaching and developing teams
• The ability to provide an outstanding customer experience
• A commercial mindset with the ability to drive sales performance
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• A positive and proactive approach to retail leadership

This Assistant Manager opportunity is ideal for an experienced retail professional who is looking to develop their career with a growing fashion retail business in Taunton.

If you are an ambitious Assistant Manager looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.