Assistant Manager

McCarthy Recruitment; Orsett; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized retail recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in the United Kingdom. In this role, you will lead a team in a premium fashion store, ensuring exceptional customer service and an engaging shopping environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in premium retail and a passion for helping customers connect with products. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £29,150 plus benefits and a bonus.

Benefits

Retail discounts

Holiday buy scheme

Supportive culture

Career development

Qualifications

• Come from premium fashion, beauty, occasionwear or high-touch retail.
• Friendly, approachable, and genuinely love helping people.
• Understand how to build long-lasting customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team to deliver warm, thoughtful service.
• Create an elegant, welcoming store environment.
• Help customers through meaningful purchases.
• Maintain strong operational and visual standards.
• Coach your team to grow in confidence and capability.

Skills

Leadership in premium fashion

Customer relationship building

Coaching and team development

Commercial awareness

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Premium Fashion & Occasion wear

Location: Baker St, London

Salary: Up to £29,150 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Contract: Permanent

Lead a Store Where Every Day Means Making Someone Feel Amazing

If you're passionate about style, love creating memorable moments, and thrive in a warm, high-service environment, this could be the perfect next step in your retail career.

We're searching for an Assistant Store Manager who brings confidence, creativity, and heart into everything they do, someone who knows that premium retail is about connection, not just clothes.

Whether you're already leading a store or you're an exceptional Assistant Manager ready for that step up, this is your opportunity to run a beautiful, experience-led store where customers feel understood, supported, and celebrated.

What's in It for You?

• £29,150 annual salary + bonus
• Retail discounts
• Holiday buy scheme
• Supportive culture and genuine work-life balance
• Career development with a business that invests in its people

Why This Role Stands Out

You'll be joining a respected fashion business with a strong reputation for quality and elegance.

Here, the focus is on:

• Personal styling and meaningful customer interactions
• A beautiful store environment
• A team who genuinely love making customers feel their best

It's retail with purpose, not pressure.

What We're Looking For

You'll thrive here if you're:

• A stylish, confident leader from premium fashion, beauty, jewellery, or occasionwear
• Someone who believes sales come from service, not scripts
• A commercially aware manager who understands KPIs and can turn insight into action
• A natural coach who builds supportive, high-performing teams
• Detail-obsessed with visual standards and atmosphere

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Leading and inspiring your team to deliver warm, thoughtful, consultative service
• Creating a store environment that feels elegant, welcoming, and emotionally engaging
• Helping customers through special, meaningful purchases
• Maintaining strong operational standards and stunning visual presentation
• Coaching your team to grow in confidence and capability
• Reviewing performance and driving results with clarity and positivity
• Ensuring the store operates safely, efficiently, and beautifully

You’ll Be a Perfect Fit If You…

• Come from premium fashion, beauty, occasionwear, or high-touch retail
• Are friendly, approachable, and genuinely love helping people
• Understand how to build long-lasting customer relationships
• Want to lead a store with pride, warmth, and a sense of occasion

About the Brand

Our client is a well‑known high‑street name with a strong reputation for quality, service, and style. With exciting growth plans and a loyal customer base, they offer a rewarding and inspiring environment for ambitious retail leaders.

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This role is managed by McCarthy Recruitment, an award‑winning recruitment agency helping talented leaders find their perfect fit.

McCarthy Recruitment and our clients are equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.