Assistant Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Career progression

Training & development

Staff discounts

Job summary

Zachary Daniels Retail Recruitment partners with a leading fashion retailer to recruit an ambitious Assistant Manager for a high-performing store in Leeds. You will lead from the front, develop the team and ensure outstanding customer service while driving commercial results.

Join a fast-paced environment that values talent development, operational excellence and a passion for fashion retail. Salary up to £40-45,000 with a performance bonus and clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor in fashion retail.
• Strong leadership with ability to coach and develop others.
• Commercial mindset with a track record of sales growth and KPI delivery.
• Decisive when Store Manager is absent and ownership is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Lead, coach and inspire the team to deliver great service.
• Drive sales, conversion and KPI performance on the shop floor.
• Create an engaging shopping experience that keeps customers returning.
• Own merchandising, stock control and visual presentation.
• Participate in recruiting, training and development of staff.
• Maintain operational standards, compliance and health & safety.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales growth

Coaching

Customer service

KPI tracking

Merchandising

Stock control

Recruitment & training

Health & safety

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'll work closely with the Store Manager to deliver an outstanding customer experience while ensuring the store operates efficiently every day. You'll 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'll 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.

You’ll ideally have:

• 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