Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic retail company in Basingstoke is seeking an Assistant Manager to support operational success and maximize profitability. Ideal candidates will have retail management experience, a passion for leadership, and the ability to drive team performance. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £29,000, performance bonuses, and career development opportunities within a supportive, people-focused culture.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Staff discount

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Assistant Manager or Supervisor/Team Leader role.
• Confidence in leading a high-performing retail team.
• Proven success in sales management and exceeding KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in retail operations and sales management.
• Drive team to achieve sales targets and maximize profitability.
• Create a positive working environment through strong leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Sales management

Visual merchandising

Job description

Overview

Assistant Manager | Fashion Retail | Basingstoke | Up to £29,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Zachary Daniels is recruiting for an Assistant Manager in Basingstoke for a dynamic and customer-driven fashion retail brand. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Assistant Manager, or a driven Supervisor or Team Leader ready to step up into a leadership role within retail management.

If you're passionate about people management, building strong teams, and delivering exceptional customer service, this is the opportunity for you.

What’s in it for you

• Salary up to £29,000 per year plus performance bonus
• Staff discount and uniform allowance
• Genuine career development opportunities within retail management
• Supportive leadership and a people-focused culture
• Join a growing and successful fashion retail brand

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Store Manager in all aspects of retail operations, including sales management, inventory management, and visual merchandising
• Leading by example to ensure the highest standards of customer service
• Driving the team to achieve sales targets and maximise profitability
• Managing team performance, development, recruitment and training
• Taking ownership of Profit & Loss (P&L) management alongside the Store Manager
• Creating a positive working environment through strong leadership and effective team building

Requirements

• Has experience in a similar Assistant Manager role or in a Supervisor/Team Leader position within retail
• Is confident in leading from the front and managing a high-performing retail team
• Can demonstrate proven success in sales management and exceeding KPIs
• Is passionate about visual merchandising and ensuring an engaging customer journey
• Thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on retail environment and is ready to progress

If you're an ambitious Assistant Manager looking to take the next step in your retail career, click 'Apply Now' to start your next move in leadership.