Assistant Manager

Clarks; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail Trust

Life Assurance

Clarks Discount Card

Store Bonus Scheme

Holiday Pay

Eyecare Vouchers

Clarks Workplace Pension Scheme

Job summary

Clarks is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager in Cambridge to support the Store Manager in leading the retail team and managing daily operations. This hands-on role blends leadership, customer service, and operational management to ensure the store runs smoothly and achieves performance goals.

The ideal candidate will have retail leadership experience, a KPI-focused mindset, and strong communication and organizational skills, with flexibility for weekends and bank holidays in a

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail leadership, supervisory, or keyholder roles preferred.
• Comfortable in driving KPI’s and results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Strong communication and solid organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility to work a 7-day shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Basic knowledge of POS systems, inventory management, and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in leading the retail team and daily operations.
• Drive performance and KPI results to meet store goals.
• Ensure the store runs smoothly and delivers excellent customer service.

Skills

Retail leadership

KPI focus

Team leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Weekend work flexibility

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management

MS Office / Google Workspace

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Cambridge Petty Curry

Why join us?

We’re more than just a shoe brand—we have been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825. That’s right! 200 years! If you have a great attitude, love working with people, and are ready to grow in a leadership role, we want to hear from you!

About the role:

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in leading our retail team and driving daily operations. This role is a blend of leadership, customer service, and operational management. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can step in wherever needed to ensure the store runs smoothly and meets performance goals.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in retail leadership, supervisory, or keyholder roles preferred.
• Comfortable in driving KPI’s and results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Strong communication and Solid organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility to work a 7-day shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Basic knowledge of POS systems, inventory management, and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace tools.

Benefits

We reward our Assistant Store Manager with a comprehensive package, including:

• Retail Trust
• Life Assurance
• Clarks Discount Card
• Store Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Pay
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Clarks Workplace Pension Scheme

This document describes the general nature and level of work only. It is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of all skills, activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be added at any time. This description may be changed at the company’s discretion at any time, with or without notice.

Join us and bring your positive energy to Clarks – where every day is an adventure!