Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fashion retail company in Cirencester is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to support retail operations and lead a motivated team. The ideal candidate will have strong retail management experience and a passion for fashion. This role offers a salary of £29,000 plus bonuses and various employee benefits, including career development opportunities and private medical cover.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

Staff discount across fashion products

33 days holiday with the option to buy more

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Manager, Supervisor, or Team Leader in retail.
• Confidence in delivering excellent customer service.
• Ability to drive sales and results.
• Strong communication and team development skills.
• Passion for fashion and a positive in-store experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in retail operations.
• Drive daily operations and store KPIs.
• Lead and develop the retail team.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training.
• Maintain high standards in visual merchandising.

Skills

Retail management experience

Customer service excellence

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Job description

Overview

Assistant Manager | Cirencester | Fashion Retail | £29,000 + Bonus

Are you an experienced Assistant Manager looking to take the next step in your retail career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing fashion retail business in Cirencester, where your leadership will play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service and strong sales performance.

We're looking for a people-focused, commercial Assistant Manager who thrives in a fast-paced fashion retail environment. If you're passionate about delivering results and leading a motivated team, this could be the perfect fit for you.

What’s in it for you?

• £29,000 salary per annum
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Staff discount across fashion and lifestyle products
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to buy more
• Private medical cover and pension scheme
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Career development within a supportive retail business

The Role – Assistant Manager

As Assistant Manager, you\'ll support the Store Manager in all areas of retail operations. From team leadership to customer service and visual standards, you\'ll help ensure the store delivers an outstanding experience every day.

• Driving daily operations and delivering store KPIs
• Leading and developing the retail team
• Providing excellent customer service at every touchpoint
• Supporting with recruitment, onboarding, and team training
• Maintaining high standards in visual merchandising and stock control
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures

About You

To succeed in this Assistant Manager role, you\'ll have a strong background in retail management and a passion for fashion. You\'ll be a confident leader, able to inspire your team and take ownership of the store when needed.

• Has experience as an Assistant Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader in retail
• Is confident in delivering excellent customer service
• Brings a commercial mindset and understands how to drive results
• Has strong communication and team development skills
• Is passionate about fashion and the in-store experience

This Assistant Manager position is ideal for someone ready to grow their retail career with a brand that values its people and customers.

Apply today to explore your next step in fashion retail.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.