Assistant Manager

Mountain Warehouse; Evesham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor retailer is seeking an Assistant Manager in Evesham. In this role, you will partner with the Store Manager to drive store success through effective team leadership and exceptional customer service. Candidates should have retail management experience, strong organisational skills, and a passion for the outdoors. This position offers competitive compensation and numerous employee benefits including discounts and bonus schemes.

Benefits

Monthly Bonus scheme

50% Employee Discount

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Auto-enrolment Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven retail management experience is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and a commercial mindset.
• Ability to inspire and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Drive store success through sales and KPIs.
• Lead and develop the team in a customer-focused environment.
• Ensure the store presentation meets high standards.

Skills

Retail Management experience

Organisational skills

Commercial mindset

Visual Merchandising

Job description

Overview

• Competitive salary
• Monthly bonus
• 50% employee discount
• Leading outdoor retailer

About the company

At Mountain Warehouse + stores globally and over employees we are a leading outdoor retailer, with an always-evolving attitude. You can find out about our fantastic own-brand products, as well as our newly launched brands, such as Animal, at our online presence. We’re committed to sustainability, introducing more organic and recycled products—One Planet. Check out our “Inside the Outdoors” section to explore the outdoors, get expert advice on gear, and learn about some of our charity ventures.

Internationally, we have stores in Europe across Poland, Germany and Austria, across the pond in Canada and the USA, and our latest adventure is in New Zealand. Animal was acquired by Mountain Warehouse and re-launched in the Summer of [year], initially with an online presence before expanding to in-store showcases. We are excited to be opening our first stores.

About the role

Our Assistant Managers form a duo with their Store Managers, driving a successful store through sales, KPIs and people. You will be responsible for leading, developing and inspiring your team, in an environment where product knowledge is really important to our customer who often has a real passion for the outdoors. You’ll help ensure a great looking store and a team that delivers a high level of customer service, sharing their own passion and helping everyone enjoy the outdoors. We’re all Brand Ambassadors here!

About you

We are looking for passionate and driven people from a similar work background. Retail Management experience is a must, with superb organisational skills, a commercial mindset, and a flair for Visual Merchandising. Clothing experience is a plus but not essential; a hands-on and enthusiastic attitude is essential.

Why join us?

• Monthly Bonus scheme
• 50% Employee Discount across Mountain Warehouse and Animal, with a twice-yearly uniform allowance
• 1 weekend off per month, with 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, and a Colleague Hardship Scheme
• Employee Referral Incentive – unlimited
• Auto-enrolment Pension scheme
• A stable, successful and supported environment…so many of our team have grown their career here