Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Padstow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Manager for a fashion retail store in Padstow. The role focuses on leading a team, driving sales performance and delivering an outstanding customer experience.

You will support the Store Manager with daily operations and strive to achieve commercial targets in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has prior experience in retail leadership within fashion or premium sectors, with a proven track record of meeting sales KPIs and developing

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader in retail.
• Experience in fashion/retail, footwear, accessories or premium retail is preferred.
• Proven track record of delivering sales targets and KPIs.
• Strong leadership with coaching and developing teams.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer experience.
• Commercial mindset to drive sales performance.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Positive, proactive approach to retail leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales targets and KPI performance.
• Lead, coaching and motivating the retail team to deliver results.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and customer experience.
• Drive commercial performance through effective team management.
• Maintain high visual merchandising standards across the store.
• Support stock management, deliveries and replenishment processes.
• Recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members.
• Take ownership of store operations in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Ensure company standards, compliance and operational excellence are maintained.
• Create a positive and engaging team culture.

Skills

Retail leadership

Sales driven

Customer service

KPI targets

Team coaching

Job description

Assistant Manager (BBBH36709) Padstow, England

Salary: GBP26000 - GBP28000 per annum + Benefits

Assistant Manager | Fashion Retail | Padstow| £26,000 - £28,000

Are you an experienced Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager or Supervisor looking for your next career move within fashion retail?

We are recruiting for an Assistant Manager to join a successful and growing fashion retail business in Padstow. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate retail professional who enjoys leading teams, driving sales performance and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

As Assistant Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Store Manager with the day-to-day running of the store, leading the team, achieving commercial targets and maintaining excellent retail standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Manager who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, enjoys developing people and wants to progress their career within a successful fashion retail business.

What's in it for you?

Salary £26,000 - £28,000 depending on experience

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Genuine career progression opportunities

Join a growing fashion retail business

Supportive leadership team and positive company culture

The Assistant Manager Role

As Assistant Manager, you will support the Store Manager in delivering strong commercial results while creating an engaging environment for both customers and colleagues.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the Store Manager in achieving sales targets and KPI performance

Leading, coaching and motivating the retail team to deliver results

Delivering exceptional customer service and customer experience

Driving commercial performance through effective team management

Maintaining high visual merchandising standards across the store

Supporting stock management, deliveries and replenishment processes

Assisting with recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members

Taking ownership of store operations in the absence of the Store Manager

Ensuring company standards, compliance and operational excellence are maintained

Creating a positive and engaging team culture

About You

To be successful in this Assistant Manager role, you will have:

Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader within retail

Experience working within fashion retail, lifestyle retail, footwear, accessories, beauty or premium retail

A proven track record of delivering sales targets and KPI results

Strong leadership skills with experience coaching and developing teams

The ability to provide an outstanding customer experience

A commercial mindset with the ability to drive sales performance

Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills

A positive and proactive approach to retail leadership

This Assistant Manager opportunity is ideal for an experienced retail professional who is looking to develop their career with a growing fashion retail business in Taunton.