Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Career progression

Training and development

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is seeking an Assistant Manager for a Kingston fashion retail store. You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales, motivate staff and deliver outstanding customer experiences.

This hands‑on role focuses on coaching, weekly KPIs and ensuring high store standards, with a generous staff discount and clear progression opportunities within a growing retail business.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader in retail.
• Strong commercial mindset with ability to hit KPI targets.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for fashion and customer service.
• Hands-on leadership and front-line coaching ability.
• Experience recruiting, onboarding and training staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in leading, motivating and developing the team.
• Drive sales, service and KPI performance.
• Coach team members to reach their potential.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and training processes.
• Maintain excellent visual merchandising and store standards.
• Take responsibility for store operations in Store Manager's absence.
• Lead by example to create a positive team environment.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Sales targets

Team coaching

Job description

Assistant Manager | Kingston | Fashion Retail | £30,000 + 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 Kingston. This is a great opportunity for a hands‑on retail leader who enjoys driving sales, developing people and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

You’ll work closely with the Store Manager to help 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?

• £30,000 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 work in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment

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