Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Highgate; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail consultancy is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager for a new store in Birmingham. This role offers a competitive salary of £28,500 and the chance to play a vital role in building a successful team. Responsibilities include motivating the retail team, managing daily operations, and ensuring a high standard of customer service. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to retail challenges. Join an energetic launch team and enjoy career progression opportunities in a fast-growing brand.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Generous staff discount

Workplace pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail management or assistant management roles.
• Strong team leadership skills with a passion for coaching and development.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support, motivate, and develop the retail team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Help manage daily retail operations, including stock control and compliance.
• Play a vital role in recruitment and training of team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Job description

Assistant Manager | Birmingham | Lifestyle Retailer | £28,500

Are you an experienced Assistant Manager eager to play a key role in an exciting store in Birmingham? We're searching for a motivated and hands‑on leader to support the opening and ongoing success of our Birmingham location. If you enjoy building strong teams and delivering excellent customer experiences, this is your chance to step up!

Why Join Us for This New Store Opening?

• Competitive salary of £28,500
• 28 days annual leave to support your work‑life balance
• Generous staff discount to enjoy our products
• Workplace pension scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Career progression opportunities within a fast‑growing retail brand
• Be part of an energetic launch team and help shape the store culture from day one

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support, motivate, and develop the retail team to deliver exceptional customer service
• Help manage daily retail operations, including stock control, visual merchandising, and compliance
• Support the Store Manager with sales targets, profitability, and cost control
• Play a vital role in recruitment, training, and ongoing development of team members
• Maintain high store presentation standards aligned with brand expectations
• Adapt to the fast‑paced environment of a new store opening and peak trading periods

About You

• Proven experience in retail management or assistant management roles
• Strong team leadership skills with a passion for coaching and development
• Proactive and hands‑on approach to supporting sales and operational excellence
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities
• Committed to delivering outstanding customer experiences and achieving results

If you're ready to take on a key leadership role in a new store opening and help build a successful team, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your retail career!

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.