Assistant Store Manager

VALUE RETAIL PLC; Bicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Bicester, UK, is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager. You will support daily operations, achieve sales targets, and ensure exceptional customer service while developing team members. The ideal candidate has leadership experience in retail, great organizational and communication skills, and a passion for the fashion industry. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Benefits

Bespoke development plans

Employee discount

Career growth opportunities

Seasonal uniform provided

Employee referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Profound experience in a similar leadership role, ideally in London.
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for positive interaction with team and clients.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Support sales and visual merchandising standards.
• Assist in team support and development through training.
• Manage back office tasks like reporting and inventory.

Skills

Leadership experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Passion for fashion

Job description

Overview:

ZIMMERMANN is one of Australia's leading and most respected fashion designer brands. Our ready-to-wear, swim, and resort collections are sold through boutiques and high-end retailers both in Australia and internationally. We operate stand-alone retail stores across Australia, the EU, UK, the USA, and maintain a successful online business.

Opportunity:

We are offering a rare opportunity for an outstanding Assistant Store Manager to join our store (Outlet) in Bicester, UK.

Responsibilities:

The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager with daily operations, aims to achieve sales targets, and exemplifies excellent customer service. They assist in maintaining visual merchandising standards and creating a memorable customer experience to drive revenue. Main responsibilities include:

1. Supporting sales and visual merchandising
2. Team support and development (training, coaching, etc.)
3. Back office tasks such as reporting, planning, sales culture, stock management, inventory, and loss prevention

Qualifications & Skills:

• Profound experience in a similar leadership role, ideally in London
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Passion for the brand and the fashion retail industry
• Strong communication skills for positive interaction with team and clients
• Fluent in English

Benefits & Development:

• Bespoke development plans with access to mentors and industry leaders
• Ongoing training and career growth opportunities within Zimmermann
• Seasonal uniform provided
• Generous employee discount and bonus structure
• Employee referral program with bonuses for successful placements
• Opportunities for international career progression within our global luxury brand
• Work with high-end fashion alongside passionate team members