Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is recruiting for an Assistant Manager to join the Trafford flagship store in Manchester. You will lead store teams, manage daily priorities, and ensure stock flow and store standards are maintained to support a busy, high-volume trading environment.

This hands-on role requires an operational mindset and a focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences. Ideal candidates will have prior retail leadership experience and a proven ability to drive performance against KPIs while

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail leadership role (Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Department Manager, Floor Manager or Operations Manager).
• Strong operational mindset with deliveries, stock flow, replenishment and store standards experience.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading and developing teams to deliver strong performance.
• Commercial awareness and confidence working with sales targets and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop store teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Oversee stock flow, deliveries and replenishment to ensure visual standards.
• Maintain high standards of store presentation and operational readiness for trade.
• Collaborate with the wider management team to drive store performance.

Skills

Retail leadership

Operational mindset

Organisational skills

Team leadership

KPI awareness

Hands-on leadership

Fashion/high-volume retail

Job description

Assistant Manager | Fashion Flagship | Manchester, Trafford | Up to £32,500 + Benefits

Zachary Daniels is recruiting for an Assistant Manager to join a fast-paced, fashion-forward retail business at its Trafford flagship store in Manchester.

This is an exciting opportunity for an operationally focused retail leader who thrives in a busy, high-volume environment. Supporting the wider management team, you'll play a key role in ensuring the store is fully prepared for trade each day, leading teams, driving operational standards, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

From coordinating daily priorities and managing stock flow to supporting team deployment and maintaining outstanding store standards, this is a hands‑on leadership role where organisation, pace and attention to detail are essential.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a retail leadership role such as Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Department Manager, Floor Manager or Operations Manager.


• A strong operational mindset, with experience managing deliveries, stock flow, replenishment and store standards.


• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.


• Experience leading and developing teams to deliver strong performance.


• Commercial awareness and confidence working with sales targets and KPIs.


• A hands‑on leadership style and willingness to lead from the front.


• Experience within fashion, footwear, accessories or high-volume retail would be advantageous.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role would suit a retail leader who enjoys the operational side of retail and takes pride in delivering exceptional standards. You'll gain exposure to a busy flagship environment, work alongside an established management team, and play a key role in ensuring the store operates efficiently while delivering an outstanding customer experience.