Assistant Store Manager

Zachary Daniels; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager for a vibrant fashion retail brand in Keswick. The role requires strong sales leadership, effective team management, and a focus on customer service excellence. You will oversee daily operations, drive store performance, and support team development in a busy retail environment. Competitive salary of up to £28,000 plus bonus, with great benefits including staff discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous staff discount

Bonus

Holiday allowance

Monthly store achievement awards

Perkbox benefits

Contributions towards dental and eye care

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Manager or similar role in a busy retail environment.
• Natural leader with the ability to inspire others.
• Proven track record in team management and driving performance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellence across all areas of retail management, including operations and customer experience.
• Lead and support a motivated team through effective management and coaching.
• Take ownership of store KPIs and assist in driving commercial success.

Skills

Sales leadership

Team management

Customer service excellence

Visual merchandising

Coaching

P&L responsibility

Job description

Assistant Manager | Keswick | Up to £28,000 + Bonus | Fashion Retail

Are you an experienced Assistant Manager ready to take the next step in your retail management journey? Zachary Daniels is recruiting for a driven and inspiring Assistant Manager to join a vibrant fashion retail brand in Keswick. This is your chance to thrive in a leadership role, supporting the Store Manager in delivering exceptional results through strong sales leadership, brilliant team management, and a passion for customer service excellence.

You'll help drive the success of the store by taking ownership of performance, leading daily operations, and ensuring the team delivers a seamless customer experience. Your role will be key in contributing to store profitability and supporting the development of your team through hands-on recruitment & training.

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £28,000 + bonus
• Generous staff discount and uniform allowance
• Holiday allowance and long service recognition
• Monthly store achievement awards
• Perkbox benefits, including phone contract discounts
• Contributions towards dental and eye care

Your Role as Assistant Manager:

• Deliver excellence across all areas of retail management, including operations, stock, and customer experience
• Lead and support a motivated team through effective team management and daily coaching
• Take ownership of store KPIs and assist in P&L responsibility to drive commercial success
• Implement engaging visual merchandising to reflect the brand and attract customers
• Support with recruitment & training, helping build a skilled, confident team
• Step up in the absence of the Store Manager, taking full accountability when required
• Provide clear direction and hands-on support to ensure customer service excellence is delivered at every touchpoint

About You:

• Experience as an Assistant Manager, Department Manager, or Floor Manager within a busy retail environment
• A natural leader with strong sales leadership skills and the ability to inspire others
• Proven track record in team management, coaching, and driving performance
• Commercially aware with a keen understanding of KPIs and P&L responsibility
• Creative eye for visual merchandising and maintaining high standards across the shop floor
• Passionate about developing others through effective recruitment & training
• Friendly, confident, and committed to delivering customer service excellence

If you're ready to grow your career in retail, take on more responsibility, and help lead a fantastic team to success, this could be your ideal next step. Apply today with your latest CV and discover how you can be part of something great.

Zachary Daniels is a specialist retail recruitment consultancy connecting great talent with amazing brands.

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