Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Career progression

Training and development

London locations

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is recruiting for Assistant Manager positions in West London and at Oxford Circus, offering leadership roles in a fast-growing retail brand. You will lead store teams, drive sales, and deliver an outstanding customer experience across high-turnover environments.

The role focuses on developing people, delivering commercial results, and ensuring operational excellence with strong leadership on the shop floor in busy London locations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager or Store Manager in a busy, high-volume retail environment.
• Experience leading teams and delivering strong commercial results.
• Track record of driving sales, profitability and customer experience.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to turn data into action.
• Excellent communication and coaching ability.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing business priorities.
• London retail experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate the store team to consistently achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Drive exceptional customer service standards through visible leadership on the shop floor.
• Support day-to-day store operations and ensure seamless commercial execution.
• Use sales data and commercial insights to identify opportunities and improve performance.
• Develop and nurture talent through coaching, succession planning and performance management.
• Collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager to build capability across the team.
• Maintain high standards across front and back-of-house operations.
• Champion brand values and create an engaging customer and employee experience.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Sales-driven

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

Assistant Manager - Fashion Retail | West London & Oxford Circus

Salary: Up to £42,000 + Monthly Bonus + Career Progression

Looking for your next leadership move within a growing retail business in London?

I'm currently recruiting for Assistant Manager opportunities across London, with options available in West London and at a high-profile Oxford Circus location.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing brand that is continuing to expand its presence across London, with genuine opportunities to progress as the business grows.

Whether you're looking to develop your career within a strong West London store or take on a role within a high-profile Oxford Circus location, these are fantastic opportunities for ambitious retail leaders who want to grow alongside an evolving business.

You'll be joining a fast-paced, high-turnover environment where leadership, team development and delivering an outstanding customer experience are at the heart of success.

The Role

As Assistant Manager, you'll play a key role in leading and developing the store team while driving commercial performance.

You'll work closely with senior leadership to deliver operational excellence, maximise sales opportunities and build a high-performing team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate the store team to consistently achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs
• Drive exceptional customer service standards through visible leadership on the shop floor
• Support day-to-day store operations and ensure seamless commercial execution
• Use sales data and commercial insights to identify opportunities and improve performance
• Develop and nurture talent through coaching, succession planning and performance management
• Collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager to build capability across the team
• Maintain high standards across both front and back-of-house operations
• Champion brand values and create an engaging customer and employee experience

About You

• We're looking for an ambitious retail leader who thrives in high-volume environments and is passionate about people development.
• You’ll ideally have:
• Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager or Store Manager within a busy, high-volume retail environment
• Experience leading teams and delivering strong commercial results
• A track record of driving sales, profitability and customer experience
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into action
• Excellent communication and coaching ability
• A flexible and adaptable approach to changing business priorities
• Energy, positivity and a genuine passion for retail and leadership
• Previous London retail experience is highly desirable

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £42,000
• Monthly bonus scheme
• Opportunities available across West London and Oxford Circus
• Join a fast-growing brand expanding its presence across London
• Excellent career progression opportunities as the business continues to grow
• Training and development opportunities
• The opportunity to build your career alongside an ambitious and expanding business

Ready to take the next step?

If you're an ambitious retail leader looking for your next move, I'd love to hear from you.