Assistant Manager - WLV

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

Job summary

A leading outdoor retailer in Wolverhampton is seeking an Assistant Manager to drive store success and develop a passionate team. The role requires retail management experience and a flair for visual merchandising, with a strong focus on customer service. You will lead by example, inspiring others as you maintain high store standards. The position offers competitive salary, monthly bonuses, and generous employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monthly bonus

50% employee discount

28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passionate and driven individuals with retail management experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong commercial mindset.
• Enthusiastic and hands-on attitude important.

Responsibilities

• Drive store success through sales, KPIs, and team development.
• Maintain a well-presented store and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Inspire and develop your team as a Brand Ambassador.

Skills

Retail management experience

Organizational skills

Commercial mindset

Visual merchandising

Passion for the outdoors

Job description

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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 evolving attitude. You can learn about our fantastic own-brand products, as well as our newly launched brands, such as Animal. We’re committed to sustainability, introducing more organic and recycled products—One Planet. Check out our “Inside the Outdoors” section to explore the outdoors, get expert advice on outdoor gear, and learn about our charity ventures.

• International presence includes stores in Europe (Poland, Germany, Austria), North America (Canada, USA), and New Zealand.
• Animal was acquired by Mountain Warehouse and re-launched in the summer of [Year], initially online, with plans to open physical stores soon.

About the role

Our Assistant Managers work closely with Store Managers to drive store success through sales, KPIs, and team development. You will lead, inspire, and develop your team in an environment where product knowledge is key to serving passionate outdoor enthusiasts. Maintaining a well-presented store and delivering exceptional customer service are essential. As a Brand Ambassador, you’ll share your passion for the outdoors and help customers enjoy their adventures.

About you

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

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