Assistant Manager

Mandeville Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager for a high-profile fashion store in Reading. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in retail management, demonstrating a strong sales record and the ability to lead teams effectively. This position offers a competitive salary of circa £30k, along with bonuses and benefits including private medical insurance, holiday, and training opportunities. Apply now to advance your retail management career.

Benefits

Competitive salary + commission scheme

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Pension

Staff lunches and social events

Clear training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as an Assistant Store Manager, Retail Manager, or Outlet Manager.
• Proven track record of sales success and effective team leadership.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Customer-focused with a hands-on, proactive approach.
• Flexibility to work retail hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Take full responsibility for store performance, sales, and operations.
• Drive sales growth and exceed KPIs and targets.
• Deliver training and development for your team.
• Oversee stock control and compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales growth strategy

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

Assistant Store Manager – Fashion Brand – IMMEDIATE START

Salary: circa £30k + Bonus + Benefits

Location: Reading

We’re looking for an experienced Assistant Store Manager for a high-profile fashion store in Reading. If you’re commercially focused, passionate about retail, and thrive on leading people and driving sales, this could be your next step.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Take full responsibility for store performance, sales, and operations.
• Drive sales growth and exceed KPIs and targets.
• Deliver training and development so your team are confident brand ambassadors.
• Oversee stock control, compliance, health & safety, and store standards.
• Implement promotions and marketing activities to increase footfall and conversion.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years’ experience as an Assistant Store Manager / Retail Manager / Outlet Manager.
• Proven track record of sales success and team leadership.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Customer-focused with a hands-on, proactive approach.
• Flexibility to work retail hours, including weekends.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + commission scheme.
• 25 days holiday.
• Private medical insurance, life insurance & pension.
• Staff lunches, social events & team initiatives.
• Clear training & career development opportunities.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to take the next step in your retail management career with a leading lifestyle brand, apply now to become Assistant Store Manager.

Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.