Assistant Manager (Ambleside, Cumbria)

Zachary Daniels; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is recruiting for an Assistant Manager role in Ambleside, offering up to £27,500 plus bonus. This opportunity is suited to experienced fashion retail leaders who thrive on driving sales and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

The role involves supporting the Store Manager, leading a high-performing team, and ensuring operational excellence with strong visual standards and stock management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Supervisor, Team Leader or Keyholder within a retail environment.
• Passion for fashion and delivering outstanding customer service.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience driving sales and achieving KPI targets.
• Hands-on approach and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and a genuine passion for developing people.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Store Manager in leading and developing the team.
• Driving sales, service and KPI performance.
• Delivering exceptional customer service through leading by example.
• Coaching and developing team members to reach their full potential.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and training.
• Maintaining high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation.
• Managing stock, deliveries and replenishment.
• Taking responsibility for the store in the Store Manager's absence.
• Ensuring excellent operational standards across the business.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sales KPIs

Customer service

Job description

Assistant Manager | Ambleside | Fashion Retail | Up to £27,500 + Bonus

Assistant Manager Opportunity

Are you an experienced Assistant Manager or Supervisor looking for your next opportunity in fashion retail?

We're recruiting for an Assistant Manager to join a successful fashion retailer in Ambleside. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate retail leader who enjoys working with people, driving sales and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your leadership skills, support a high performing team and build a long term career within retail, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £27,500 plus bonus
• Generous staff discount
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Ongoing training and support
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Join a successful and growing retail business

The Role

As Assistant Manager, you'll work closely with the Store Manager to support the day to day running of the store. You'll play a key role in motivating the team, driving commercial performance and ensuring every customer receives an outstanding shopping experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Store Manager in leading and developing the team
• Driving sales, service and KPI performance
• Delivering exceptional customer service through leading by example
• Coaching and developing team members to reach their full potential
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and training
• Maintaining high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation
• Managing stock, deliveries and replenishment
• Taking responsibility for the store in the Store Manager's absence
• Ensuring excellent operational standards across the business

About You

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

• Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Supervisor, Team Leader or Keyholder within a retail environment
• A passion for fashion and delivering outstanding customer service
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience driving sales and achieving KPI targets
• A hands on approach and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• A positive attitude and a genuine passion for developing people

This role would suit candidates from fashion, footwear, lifestyle, accessories, premium retail or customer focused retail backgrounds.