Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discount

Career progression and development

Ongoing training and support

28 days' holiday including bank hols

Covent Garden location

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is seeking an Assistant Manager for a fashion retail store in Covent Garden. You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales, lead a team and provide an exceptional customer experience in a high-profile location.

The role offers a £33,000 salary with bonus potential, a generous staff discount, ongoing training and clear progression opportunities within a growing retail group.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Manager or in a similar retail leadership role.
• Strong customer service mindset with sales focus.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Proven ability to coach and develop a team.
• Hands-on leader comfortable in a fast-paced fashion retail setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the store team while driving KPIs.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and drive sales performance.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and training activities.
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and store presentation.
• Cover for the Store Manager in their absence and ensure smooth operations.
• Assist with stock, operations and commercial tasks as needed.
• Set a positive example and foster a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Coaching

Retail experience

Job description

Assistant Manager | Covent Garden | Fashion Retail | £33,000 + Bonus

Are you an experienced Assistant Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader ready for your next step in fashion retail?

We're looking for an ambitious Assistant Manager to join a successful fashion retailer in Covent Garden. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on retail leader who enjoys driving sales, developing people and delivering an exceptional customer experience in a busy, high-profile location.

You’ll work closely with the Store Manager to drive the performance of the store, motivate the team and maintain high standards across every area of the operation.

What's in it for you?

• £33,000 salary plus bonus
• Generous staff discount
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Ongoing training and support
• 28 days' holiday including bank holidays
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing retail business

The Role

As Assistant Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the store, supporting the Store Manager to deliver strong commercial results and an outstanding customer experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Store Manager in leading, motivating and developing the team
• Driving sales, service and KPI performance
• Coaching team members to reach their full potential
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and training
• Maintaining excellent visual merchandising and store standards
• Taking responsibility for the store in the Store Manager's absence
• Supporting stock, operational and commercial activities
• Leading by example and creating a positive team environment

About You

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

• Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Supervisor, Team Leader or Keyholder within retail
• A strong commercial mindset with experience delivering sales and KPI targets
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• A passion for fashion and customer service
• A hands-on approach and the confidence to lead from the front
• Experience coaching and developing a team
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-footfall environment

This role would suit candidates from fashion, footwear, lifestyle, accessories, premium or other customer-focused retail backgrounds.

If you're an ambitious Assistant Manager looking for your next challenge in Covent Garden, we'd love to hear from you.