Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Staff discounts

Career progression

Training and development

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is partnering with a leading fashion retailer to recruit an ambitious Assistant Manager for one of its high-performing stores in Leeds.

You will work closely with the Store Manager to deliver an outstanding customer experience, lead from the shop floor, drive sales, manage stock and merchandising, and recruit and develop the team. The role offers a salary up to £40-45,000 plus a performance bonus and strong progression within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in fashion or lifestyle retail.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Commercial mindset with track record of driving sales and KPI growth.
• Ability to take ownership in the Store Manager's absence.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Store Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Leading, coaching and inspiring the team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Driving sales, conversion and KPI performance on the shop floor.
• Creating an engaging shopping experience to retain customers.
• Managing merchandising, stock control and visual presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Sales KPI focus

Decision making

People development

Job description

Assistant Manager | Fashion Retail | £40-45,000 + Bonus

Looking for your next step in fashion retail?

Zachary Daniels Retail Recruitment is partnering with a leading fashion retailer to recruit an ambitious Assistant Manager for one of its high-performing stores. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing people, delivering exceptional customer service, and driving commercial success.

As Assistant Manager, you will work closely with the Store Manager to deliver an outstanding customer experience while ensuring the store operates efficiently every day. You will be a hands-on leader, motivating the team, maintaining high standards, and helping to achieve ambitious sales targets.

What You'll Be Doing

As Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in the overall success of the store by:

• Supporting the Store Manager with all aspects of the day-to-day operation.
• Leading, coaching and inspiring the team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Driving sales, conversion and KPI performance through effective leadership on the shop floor.
• Creating an engaging shopping experience that keeps customers coming back.
• Taking ownership of merchandising, stock control and visual presentation to ensure the store always looks its best.
• Helping recruit, train and develop talented individuals to build a high-performing team.
• Maintaining excellent operational standards, compliance and health & safety across the store.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an energetic and commercially minded Assistant Manager who enjoys leading from the front.

• Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Department Manager or Supervisor within fashion or lifestyle retail.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop others.
• A commercial mindset with experience delivering sales growth and KPI performance.
• The confidence to make decisions and take ownership in the Store Manager's absence.

What's On Offer?

• Salary up to £40-45,000
• Performance-related bonus
• Excellent career progression with a growing retail business
• Ongoing training and development
• Staff discounts and additional company benefits
• The opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people