Assistant Manager

McCarthy Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in Glasgow seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager to lead a team and deliver exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a customer-focused environment and excellent leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £13.06 per hour plus bonus, with additional training and benefits. Join a growing company that truly values its customers and employees.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Exceptional training

Flexible benefits

Generous staff discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experienced in customer-focused or sales environments, ideally leading a team.
• Excellent communication skills to inspire and support others.
• Detail-oriented and driven by results.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to deliver personalized, heartfelt customer experiences.
• Coach and develop staff to reach their full potential.
• Use insights and data to make smart commercial decisions.
• Create beautiful displays that reflect your local customer base.
• Build relationships through local events and community engagement.
• Ensure the store runs smoothly and reflects brand values.

Skills

Leadership

Customer-focused

Communication

Detail-oriented

Sales experience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager
Salary: £13.06 Per Hour + Bonus
Role Type: Permanent (32 Hours)
Location: Glasgow

Looking for a role where every day feels meaningful? Where style meets sentiment, and your leadership helps create unforgettable moments? We're searching for a passionate and driven Assistant Store Manager to join our Glasgow team. This is more than just retail—it's about helping people celebrate life's most special occasions, guiding them with warmth, confidence, and impeccable service.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Competitive salary with a rewarding annual bonus
• Exceptional training to help you grow and thrive
• Flexible benefits including a holiday buying scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave to support your journey
• Generous staff discounts on products that truly matter
• Be part of a brand that's growing, evolving, and investing in its people

Who We're Looking For

• A natural leader who brings energy, empathy, and excellence to everything they do
• Someone with experience in customer-focused or sales environments, ideally already leading a team
• A confident communicator who knows how to inspire and support others
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and driven by results
• Stylish, professional, and proud of their achievements
• Someone who understands that great service is about connection, not just transactions

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading your team to deliver personalised, heartfelt customer experiences
• Coaching and developing staff to reach their full potential
• Using insights and data to make smart commercial decisions
• Creating beautiful, inviting displays that reflect your local customer base
• Building relationships through local events and community engagement
• Ensuring the store runs smoothly and reflects the brand's values every day

Client & About Us

Our client is a well-established high street retailer who has had significant growth over the last few years and is planning further growth for the future. The quality of their service and product is exceptional, their customers are their most important asset and they will do everything they can to make them happy. Their passion is at the heart of everything they do. This company continues to go from strength to strength and is a great choice for anyone wanting to further their retail management career!

This role is being handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning behavioural leadership recruitment consultancy covering the whole of the UK. McCarthy is like no other recruitment agency you will have worked with; our difference is our commitment to providing a professional and personalised recruitment service of the highest quality.

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