Assistant Store Manager

Zachary Daniels; Ashford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic fashion retail brand is seeking an Assistant Manager in Ashford. This role offers up to £29,000 plus benefits and is ideal for experienced leaders in retail. Responsibilities include supporting operations, driving team performance, and ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have a background in retail management and a passion for team development. A supportive culture and genuine career growth opportunities await.

Benefits

Staff discount

Uniform allowance

Career development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor/Team Leader in retail.
• Proven success in sales management and exceeding KPIs.
• Passionate about visual merchandising and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in operations and sales management.
• Lead the team to achieve sales targets and profitability.
• Manage team performance, development, recruitment, and training.

Skills

People management

Sales management

Visual merchandising

Team building

Job description

Overview

Assistant Manager | Ashford | Up to £29,000 DOE + Benefits

Zachary Daniels is recruiting for an Assistant Manager in Ashford for a dynamic and customer-driven fashion retail brand. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Assistant Manager, or a driven Supervisor or Team Leader ready to step up into a leadership role within retail management.

If you're passionate about people management, building strong teams, and delivering exceptional customer service, this is the opportunity for you.

Whats in it for you?

• Salary up to £29,000 per year depending on experience
• Staff discount and uniform allowance
• Genuine career development opportunities within retail management
• Supportive leadership and a people-focused culture
• Join a growing and successful fashion retail brand

As an Assistant Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Store Manager in all aspects of retail operations, including sales management, inventory management, and visual merchandising
• Leading by example to ensure the highest standards of customer service
• Driving the team to achieve sales targets and maximise profitability
• Managing team performance, development, recruitment and training
• Taking ownership of Profit & Loss (P&L) management alongside the Store Manager
• Creating a positive working environment through strong leadership and effective team building

Were looking for a retail leader who:

• Has experience in a similar Assistant Manager role or in a Supervisor/Team Leader position within retail
• Is confident in leading from the front and managing a high-performing retail team
• Can demonstrate proven success in sales management and exceeding KPIs
• Is passionate about visual merchandising and ensuring an engaging customer journey
• Thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on retail environment and is ready to progress

If youre an ambitious Assistant Manager looking to take the next step in your retail career, click "Apply Now" to start your next move in leadership.

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