Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels; Guildford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Career progression

Job summary

Zachary Daniels in Woking is seeking an Assistant Manager to join a fast-paced fashion retail environment. You will work closely with the Store Manager to lead the team, drive sales and deliver an excellent customer experience. The role offers a £30,000 salary + benefits and opportunities for career progression within an established retailer.

You will supervise the store, coach colleagues, manage stock and merchandising, and ensure high visual and customer service standards in a busy setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in fashion retail or retail management
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Comfortable leading a team in a fast-paced store

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with day-to-day running of the store
• Lead, motivate and develop the retail team
• Drive sales and achieve store and individual KPIs
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Support with recruitment, onboarding and training
• Manage stock, deliveries and merchandising standards
• Maintain strong visual standards across the store
• Handle customer queries and resolve issues effectively
• Support with performance management and team development
• Take ownership of the store in the Manager's absence

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Sales targets

Stock management

Job description

Assistant Manager | Fashion Retail | Woking

Salary: £30,000 + benefits

Are you an experienced Assistant Manager or strong Supervisor ready to take the next step in your fashion retail career?

I'm currently recruiting for an exciting Assistant Manager opportunity in Woking with an established fashion retailer. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced store, support a talented team and play a key role in driving sales and delivering an excellent customer experience.

What's on offer:

• £30,000 salary
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Staff discount
• A supportive and collaborative team
• The opportunity to work for an established fashion retailer

About the role

As Assistant Manager, you'll work closely with the Store Manager to lead the team and deliver strong commercial results. You'll be hands-on across all areas of the store, from motivating and developing colleagues to maintaining high visual and customer service standards.

You'll be confident taking responsibility for the store in the Manager's absence and will enjoy working in a busy, customer-focused environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Store Manager with the day-to-day running of the store
• Leading, motivating and developing the retail team
• Driving sales and achieving store and individual KPIs
• Delivering an exceptional customer experience
• Supporting with recruitment, onboarding and training
• Managing stock, deliveries and merchandising standards
• Maintaining strong visual standards across the store
• Handling customer queries and resolving issues effectively
• Supporting with performance management and team development
• Taking ownership of the store in the Manager's absence

About you

You'll ideally have previous fashion retail, retail management or supervisory experience and be comfortable leading a team in a fast-paced store environment.

We're looking for someone who is commercially focused, customer obsessed and confident leading from the front. You'll have strong communication skills, a positive attitude and the drive to develop both yourself and those around you.