Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels; West End; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus scheme

Career progression opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is recruiting for an Assistant Manager across London, with roles in West London and Oxford Circus. This leadership position focuses on delivering exceptional customer experience, operational excellence and strong commercial performance in a fast-paced, high-turnover retail environment.

You will lead the store team, drive sales, coach the team and collaborate with senior leadership to grow the business and progress your career within a fast-growing brand.

Qualifications

• Ambitious retail leader with high-volume experience
• Strong ability to develop teams and coaching capability
• Proven track record delivering sales, profitability and customer experience
• Excellent communication and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate the store team to achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs
• Drive exceptional customer service standards through visible leadership on the shop floor
• Support day-to-day store operations and ensure seamless commercial execution
• Use sales data and commercial insights to identify opportunities and improve performance
• Develop and nurture talent through coaching, succession planning and performance management
• Collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager to build capability across the team
• Maintain high standards across both front and back-of-house operations
• Champion brand values and create an engaging customer and employee experience

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Sales targets

Customer experience

Data analytics

Communication

Coaching

Adaptability

London retail experience

Job description

Assistant Manager - Fashion Retail | West London & Oxford Circus

Salary: Up to £42,000 + Monthly Bonus + Career Progression

Looking for your next leadership move within a growing retail business in London?

I'm currently recruiting for Assistant Manager opportunities across London, with options available in West London and at a high-profile Oxford Circus location.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing brand that is continuing to expand its presence across London, with genuine opportunities to progress as the business grows.

You'll be joining a fast-paced, high-turnover environment where leadership, team development and delivering an outstanding customer experience are at the heart of success.

The Role

As Assistant Manager, you'll play a key role in leading and developing the store team while driving commercial performance.

You'll work closely with senior leadership to deliver operational excellence, maximise sales opportunities and build a high-performing team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate the store team to consistently achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs
• Drive exceptional customer service standards through visible leadership on the shop floor
• Support day-to-day store operations and ensure seamless commercial execution
• Use sales data and commercial insights to identify opportunities and improve performance
• Develop and nurture talent through coaching, succession planning and performance management
• Collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager to build capability across the team
• Maintain high standards across both front and back-of-house operations
• Champion brand values and create an engaging customer and employee experience

About You

We're looking for an ambitious retail leader who thrives in high-volume environments and is passionate about people development.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager or Store Manager within a busy, high-volume retail environment
• Experience leading teams and delivering strong commercial results
• A track record of driving sales, profitability and customer experience
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into action
• Excellent communication and coaching ability
• A flexible and adaptable approach to changing business priorities
• Energy, positivity and a genuine passion for retail and leadership
• Previous London retail experience is highly desirable

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £42,000
• Monthly bonus scheme
• Opportunities available across West London and Oxford Circus
• Join a fast-growing brand expanding its presence across London
• Excellent career progression opportunities as the business continues to grow
• Training and development opportunities
• Ongoing investment in your leadership development
• The opportunity to build your career alongside an ambitious and expanding business

Ready to take the next step?