Assistant Manager

Everpool Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Brand benefits

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Everpool Recruitment is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Manager for a fast-paced, trend-led fashion brand in Cardiff. You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales, deliver outstanding customer experiences and maintain high visual standards in a dynamic retail environment.

You will lead from the front, coach the team, recruit and train staff, and take responsibility in the Store Manager's absence.

Qualifications

• Experience in store leadership roles, preferably in fashion retail.
• Strong understanding of KPIs and sales targets.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ambition to progress within retail management.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in delivering sales targets and store KPIs.
• Lead, motivate and coach the team to achieve performance.
• Deliver an outstanding customer experience and maintain store presentation.
• Keep up to date with fashion trends and inspire customers and colleagues.
• Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and stock handling.
• Assist with recruitment, training and development of the store team.
• Take responsibility for the store in the Store Manager's absence.

Skills

Store management

Leadership

KPIs

Customer service

Sales-driven

Job description

Assistant Manager - Trend-Led Fashion Brand

Location: Cardiff
Sector: Fashion, footwear and accessories

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Assistant Manager to join a fast-paced, trend-inspiring fashion brand in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within an energetic retail environment where new trends, great customer experiences and strong commercial results are at the heart of the business. Working closely with the Store Manager, you will play a key role in driving the success of the store. You will lead from the front, inspire the team and ensure customers receive an engaging and memorable shopping experience. You will have a strong eye for fashion and visual presentation, understand what drives sales and be confident motivating a team to achieve targets and KPIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in delivering sales targets and store KPIs.
• Lead, motivate and coach the team to achieve strong individual and store performance.
• Deliver an outstanding customer experience and create a fun, engaging shopping environment.
• Keep up to date with the latest fashion trends and inspire both customers and colleagues.
• Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation.
• Support stock management, deliveries and day-to-day store operations.
• Assist with recruitment, training and development of the store team.
• Take responsibility for the store in the Store Manager's absence.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Manager or Assistant Manager, with the ambition to join a flagship store.
• A genuine passion for trend-led fashion, styling and retail.
• Experience managing a store with a turnover in excess of £1 million.
• A strong commercial mindset, with the ability to understand KPIs and drive sales.
• Confident leadership and people-management skills.
• An energetic, hands-on approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ambition to develop and progress within retail management.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Staff discount and brand benefits.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to join an exciting, trend-focused fashion brand.
• A fast-paced, supportive and energetic working environment.

If you love fashion, thrive in a fast-moving retail environment and know how to inspire a team to deliver results, we would love to hear from you.