Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Chesterton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Career progression

Leadership development

Supportive management team

Job summary

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is seeking an ambitious Assistant Manager in Oxfordshire. You will work closely with the Store Manager to lead on the shop floor, drive sales and deliver memorable customer experiences while developing your team.

This role offers a competitive package up to £35,000 plus bonus and benefits, with opportunities for progression within an established lifestyle brand; you will oversee opening/closing and maintain a well-presented store.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a retail team in a fast-paced store.
• Strong focus on delivering excellent customer service.
• Able to coach staff to improve confidence and product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Store Manager to drive strong commercial and operational performance across the store.
• Drive sales and maximise every customer opportunity to meet targets.
• Be visible on the shop floor, delivering exemplary service and building relationships with customers.
• Coach and support team members to develop confidence and product knowledge.
• Open and close the store and cover the Store Manager in their absence.
• Maintain an inspiring retail environment with strong brand presentation.
• Support stock management, deliveries, replenishment and inventory accuracy.
• Monitor daily performance using sales results and KPIs.
• Assist with rotas, expenses and other store management tasks.
• Resolve customer queries professionally while protecting the brand experience.
• Contribute to a positive team environment.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team leadership

Customer service

Coaching and development

Sales targets

Job description

Assistant Manager | Oxfordshire | Up to £35,000 plus bonus and benefits

We're looking for an ambitious and customer-focused Assistant Manager to join an established team in Oxfordshire and play a key role in the continued success of the store.

This is a great opportunity for a confident retail professional who enjoys being on the shop floor, developing people and creating memorable customer experiences. You'll work closely with the Store Manager to keep the store performing at its best, while taking ownership of key areas of the operation and stepping up to lead the team when required.

The Role

• Partner with the Store Manager to deliver strong commercial and operational performance across the store.
• Take an active role in driving sales, encouraging the team to maximise every customer opportunity and consistently achieve targets.
• Be a visible presence on the shop floor, setting the standard for exceptional service and building genuine relationships with customers.
• Coach and support team members, helping individuals develop their confidence, product knowledge and selling skills.
• Take responsibility for opening and closing the store and confidently oversee the team in the Store Manager's absence.
• Help maintain an inspiring and beautifully presented retail environment, with strong attention to visual standards and brand presentation.
• Support stock management, deliveries, replenishment and inventory accuracy to ensure the store is always commercially ready.
• Keep a close eye on daily performance, using sales results and KPIs to identify opportunities and keep the team focused.
• Assist with operational administration, rotas, expenses and other areas of store management.
• Deal confidently with customer queries and resolve any issues professionally, always protecting the customer and brand experience.
• Contribute to a positive team environment where people feel supported, motivated and encouraged to perform at their best.

About You

• You'll have experience in a retail leadership role, such as Assistant Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader.
• You're naturally commercial and enjoy working towards targets, KPIs and sales goals.
• You're an engaging and supportive leader who gets the best out of people through coaching and encouragement.
• You're confident dealing with customers and genuinely enjoy delivering a high level of service.
• You're organised, dependable and comfortable balancing customer-facing responsibilities with operational tasks.
• You're proactive and solution‑focused, with the confidence to make decisions and take ownership.

What's On Offer

• Up to £35,000 plus bonus and benefits.
• The opportunity to develop your leadership skills within an established lifestyle brand.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• A varied, hands‑on role within a supportive management team.

If you're ready to take the next step in your retail career and want a role where you can make your mark, develop your leadership skills and be part of an exciting lifestyle brand, we'd love to hear from you.

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