Assistant Manager

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail brand as an Assistant Manager, where you will lead a team, drive sales, and manage store operations. This role offers unlimited career progression in a fast-paced environment, perfect for candidates who thrive on leadership and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant Manager or similar role.
• Results-driven mindset and high standards.
• Strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and coach your team for outstanding results.
• Manage store operations in the Store Manager's absence.
• Drive sales and exceed performance targets.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Management

Team Motivation

Problem-Solving

Customer Satisfaction

Job description

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Are you a driven retail leader ready to take the next big step in your career? Join one of the UK’s most recognised retail brands as an Assistant Manager—a role packed with opportunity, challenge, and reward.

This is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of a business that’s continuing to see growth and investment, delivering exceptional customer experience, and offering unlimited career progression.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead & Inspire: Motivate and coach your team to deliver outstanding results every day.
• Step Up: Take full responsibility in the Store Manager’s absence—ensuring smooth operations and compliance.
• Drive Sales: Execute strategic plans to maximise sales and exceed performance targets.
• Own the Floor: Oversee stock management, merchandising, and customer service excellence.
• Stay Ahead: Manage daily stock orders to keep shelves full and customers happy.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience as an Assistant Manager, Store Manager, or Team Leader in a fast-paced retail or hospitality environment.
• A results-driven mindset with a passion for high standards and customer satisfaction.
• A natural leader who thrives on the shop floor and brings energy to every shift.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, delegate, and problem-solve.

Our client is a multi-award-winning market leader and this is an exceptional opportunity to join them as an Assistant Manager and take your career to the next level, APPLY NOW.

About us:

This Assistant Manager role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi-sector recruiter. We are committed to unlocking your full potential and finding your perfect role.

Start your journey today. Apply now or find us online:

• Web: McCarthy Recruitment
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The Legal Bit:

• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. And your details will be added to our holding database. We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interests to identify and contact suitable candidates about positions that may be relevant to them. Details are set out in our privacy policy at privacy. If you wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the processing of your data please contact us at the office and we will respond to your query.