Assistant Manager - New Store Opening

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading outdoor retailer as an Assistant Manager in Milton Keynes! This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and inspire a passionate team, ensuring exceptional customer service and driving store success. With a strong focus on product knowledge and a love for the outdoors, you'll help create an engaging shopping experience. Enjoy competitive salary, monthly bonuses, and a generous employee discount. This is your chance to grow in a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Monthly Bonus

50% Employee Discount

28 Days Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague Hardship Scheme

Unlimited Employee Referral Incentive

Qualifications

• Passionate, driven individuals with retail management experience.
• Strong organizational skills and a flair for Visual Merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Drive store success through sales, KPIs, and team development.
• Ensure excellent customer service and a well-presented store.

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Organizational Skills

Commercial Mindset

Visual Merchandising

Job description

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Assistant Manager - New Store Opening, Milton Keynes

Client: Mountain Warehouse

Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Retail

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Description

*COMPETITIVE SALARY *MONTHLY BONUS *50% EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT *LEADING OUTDOOR RETAILER*

Who are we? At + stores globally and over employees, we are a leading outdoor retailer, with an always-evolving attitude. You can find out about our fantastic own-brand products, as well as our newly launched brands, such as Animal. We’re working hard on sustainability, introducing more organic and recycled products—One Planet. Check out our “Inside the Outdoors” section, where you can explore the outdoors, find expert advice on how to choose your ski pants or top tips for dog owners, and learn about some of our charity ventures.

• International presence with stores in Europe (Poland, Germany, Austria), Canada, the USA, and New Zealand.
• Animal was acquired by Mountain Warehouse and re-launched in the Summer of [year], initially online before opening in some stores. We are excited to be opening our first physical stores.

About the role

Our Assistant Managers work closely with Store Managers to drive store success through sales, KPIs, and team development. You will lead, develop, and inspire your team in an environment where product knowledge and customer passion for the outdoors are key. You’ll ensure the store looks great and that the team delivers excellent customer service, sharing their passion and helping everyone enjoy the outdoors. We’re all Brand Ambassadors!

About you

We seek passionate, driven individuals with retail management experience, excellent organizational skills, a strong commercial mindset, and flair for Visual Merchandising. Clothing experience is a plus but not essential. An enthusiastic, hands-on attitude is essential.

• Monthly Bonus scheme
• 50% Employee Discount across Mountain Warehouse and Animal, with a twice-yearly uniform allowance
• One weekend off per month, 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Colleague Hardship Scheme
• Unlimited Employee Referral Incentive
• A stable, successful, and supportive environment where many team members have grown their careers