Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager for a North Norfolk retailer. You will lead day-to-day store operations, inspire your team, and ensure an outstanding customer journey.

The role emphasises coaching, development, and maintaining high standards of presentation to drive sales. The successful candidate will have previous management experience in a customer-focused retail environment, with a passion for service and a proven ability to develop large teams while

Qualifications

• Previous management experience within a customer-focused retail environment.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop large teams.
• Experience within a multi-product or fast-paced retail setting is desirable.
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive sales and performance.
• High standards of store presentation and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day store operations and lead from the front to inspire the team.
• Ensure exceptional customer journeys and maintain high service standards.
• Drive sales performance and monitor key metrics to meet targets.
• Lead visual merchandising and overall store presentation.
• Coach, develop and motivate colleagues to sustain a positive store culture.

Skills

Store leadership

Coaching & development

Customer service

Sales performance

Store presentation

Communication

Job description

Assistant Manager | Customer-Focused Retail | £30,000 - £31,500 | North Norfolk

We're recruiting for a well-established retailer that's passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and creating an enjoyable shopping experience. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Manager to join a business where people, standards and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything they do.

As Assistant Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the store, leading from the front to inspire your team and deliver an outstanding customer journey. You'll have the autonomy to influence store standards, merchandising and overall presentation while ensuring commercial targets are achieved.

You'll be responsible for supporting all operational aspects of the business, driving sales performance, maintaining excellent visual merchandising standards and creating an engaging environment for both customers and colleagues. Coaching, developing and motivating your team will be a major part of the role, helping to build a positive culture and deliver consistent results.

What we're looking for:

• Previous management experience within a customer-focused retail environment


• A proven ability to lead, coach and develop large teams


• Experience within a multi-product or fast-paced retail setting is desirable


• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service


• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive sales and performance


• High standards of store presentation and operational excellence


• Excellent communication and leadership skills

This business offers genuine career progression, ongoing development and the chance to join a successful retailer that values its people. If you're looking for your next management opportunity within a customer-led retail business, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Manager to lead a dynamic team and advance their career in the retail sector!