Assistant Store Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager for a premium retail environment in Leicester. You will drive store performance and lead a sales-focused team. The role demands hands-on leadership, a commercial mindset, and the ability to create a positive, energetic culture. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive base salary, uncapped commission, and opportunities for career progression within a growing retail business.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Uncapped commission

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience leading a retail team in a sales-focused environment.
• Strong presence and ability to drive conversion and sales.
• Motivated by performance targets and commercial results.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of store performance and KPIs.
• Lead from the front through confident selling.
• Build, coach and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Proven experience as an Assistant Store Manager

Commercially driven

Hands on leadership style

Confidence in developing people

Job description

Assistant Store Manager | Leicester | Premium Retail | Up to £40k + Commission

This is an opportunity for an experienced Assistant Store Manager to step into a key leadership role within a premium retail environment experiencing strong growth and momentum.

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will take full ownership of the store, driving commercial performance, leading from the front, and building a high‑performing, sales‑focused team. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who thrives on the shop floor and leads through presence, pace and example.

The Role

As an Assistant Store Manager you will take full ownership of store performance, KPIs and commercial results.

• Lead from the front through confident, proactive selling
• Build, coach and develop a high-performing team
• Drive conversion, ATV and overall sales standards
• Maintain exceptional store presentation and operational standards
• Create a positive, energetic and results-driven culture

About You

• Proven experience as an Assistant Store Manager in a retail store and leading a team
• Commercially driven and motivated by targets and results
• Hands on leadership style with strong presence on the shop floor
• Confident developing people and elevating performance
• Professional, driven and ambitious, with a growth mindset

Package

• Competitive basic salary
• Uncapped commission with strong earning potential
• Progression linked to performance
• Opportunity to be part of a growing premium retail business

This is a great opportunity for a commercially driven Assistant Store Manager who thrives in a sales-led environment and is ready to step up and take on greater responsibility.

If this aligns with your experience and ambitions, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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