Assistant Manager

IIRUC SERVICE SA; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Southampton seeks an experienced Assistant Manager. This role focuses on enhancing store operations, driving sales, and maintaining exceptional customer service standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong retail background and a passion for team leadership and development.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

Generous staff discount

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Pension scheme and private medical cover

Lifestyle and wellbeing perks

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Strong background in retail, ideally in fashion, sports, or outdoor sectors.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor in a retail setting.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of store operations and retail management.
• Drive the team to achieve sales targets and KPIs.
• Deliver consistent customer service excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Sales leadership

Visual merchandising

Job description

Assistant Manager | Southampton | Retail | £28,000 + Bonus

Are you an experienced Assistant Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional retail experiences? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business in Southampton, where your leadership will help shape the success of a high-performing store.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Retail Assistant Manager who thrives in a customer-focused environment and is looking to take the next step in their retail management career.

What's On Offer

• Salary of £28,000 per annum
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Generous staff discount across a wide range of products
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with options to purchase more
• Pension scheme and private medical cover
• Access to a variety of lifestyle and wellbeing perks
• Opportunities for progression within a supportive, inclusive environment
  
  

The Role - Assistant Manager

As an Assistant Manager, you'll support the Store Manager in driving store performance and leading the team to success. You'll be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day operations run smoothly, while maintaining a strong focus on customer service excellence, sales leadership, and visual merchandising standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of store operations and retail management
• Drive and lead the team to achieve sales targets and KPIs
• Deliver consistent customer service excellence throughout the store
• Lead and inspire a team through effective team management, training, and coaching
• Ensure the store is commercially strong through exceptional visual merchandising and stock management
• Take ownership of operational processes including P&L responsibility, compliance, and audits
• Assist with recruitment and training of new team members
  
  

About You

To succeed in this Assistant Manager role, you will need a strong background in retail, ideally in fashion, sports, or outdoor sectors. You'll have excellent communication and leadership skills, a hands-on approach, and a passion for creating an engaging store environment.

We Are Looking For Someone With

• Previous experience as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor in a retail setting
• Proven success in sales leadership and team motivation
• A customer-first mindset and excellent service standards
• Strong commercial awareness and a keen eye for detail
• A passion for coaching, development, and people performance
  
  

This Assistant Manager opportunity is perfect for someone ready to progress their retail management journey, with the support of a business that values ambition, development, and strong leadership.

Apply today to explore your next step in retail.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

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