Assistant Manager - New Store Opening

Mountain Warehouse; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Warehouse is seeking an Assistant Manager for a new store opening in Milton Keynes. The role involves leading a team to deliver excellent customer service and drive sales in a dynamic retail environment. Candidates should possess retail management experience and a passion for the outdoors.

Benefits

Monthly Bonus scheme

50% Employee Discount across Mountain Warehouse and Animal

28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Referral Incentive

Qualifications

• Retail Management experience is a must.
• Enthusiastic attitude and hands-on approach essential.
• Clothing experience is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and inspire your team.
• Drive successful store through sales and KPIs.
• Ensure high level of customer service.

Skills

Organizational skills

Commercial mindset

Visual Merchandising

Customer service

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Assistant Manager - New Store Opening, Milton Keynes

Client: Mountain Warehouse

Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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*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 - we have stores in Europe across Poland, Germany, and Austria, in Canada and the USA, and our latest adventure is in New Zealand!
• Animal was acquired by Mountain Warehouse and re-launched in the Summer of , initially with an online presence only, before we moved to showcasing a range in some of our stores. We are excited to be opening our first stores.

About the role

Our Assistant Managers form a duo with their Store Managers, driving a successful store through sales, KPIs, and people. You will be responsible for leading, developing, and inspiring your team, in an environment where product knowledge is really important to our customers who often have a passion for the outdoors. They’ll expect us to have a great-looking store and a team that can deliver a high level of customer service, sharing their own passion and helping everyone enjoy the outdoors. We’re all Brand Ambassadors here!

About you

We are looking for passionate and driven people from a similar work background. Retail Management experience is a must, organizational skills second to none, a commercial mindset, and a flair for Visual Merchandising. Clothing experience is a plus but not essential. A hands-on and enthusiastic attitude is essential!

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