Assistant Store Manager

Lifestyle retailer; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established lifestyle retailer is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Guildford. In this vibrant role, you will lead a passionate team, drive sales, and create an exceptional customer experience. This company is renowned for its timeless designs and commitment to sustainability, making it a fantastic opportunity for someone with retail management experience and a flair for fashion. You'll enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment that values quality and style. If you're ready to elevate your retail career, this is the perfect next step!

Benefits

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Company Pension

50% Staff Discount

Generous Holiday Allowance

Supportive Working Environment

Qualifications

• Previous retail management experience is essential.
• Strong ability to lead and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and lead the in-store team to meet KPIs.
• Create a welcoming and high-performing store environment.

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Team Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Visual Merchandising

Job description

Salary: Up to £30,000 basic plus excellent bonus structure and benefits

We’re thrilled to be recruiting an assistant store manager for a well-established lifestyle retailer in Guildford. This brand is celebrated for its timeless designs across ladieswear, menswear, accessories, and home, as well as its sustainable approach to fashion and retail.

As assistant store manager, you’ll play a key role in driving sales and leading the in-store team to meet KPIs and deliver an exceptional customer experience. This company puts the customer journey at the heart of everything they do, and you’ll help create a welcoming, positive, and high-performing store environment.

We’re looking for someone with previous retail management experience, a passion for fashion and lifestyle products, and a natural ability to lead and inspire a team. You’ll bring energy, commercial awareness, and a hands-on approach to store operations. A flair for visual merchandising would be a great bonus!

What’s on offer:

1. Competitive salary of £30,000
2. Quarterly bonus scheme
3. Excellent benefits including healthcare, life assurance, and company pension
4. 50% staff discount, uniform, and generous holiday allowance
5. A fun, supportive, and values-driven working environment

If you’re ready to take the next step in your retail career with a brand that values quality, style, and sustainability, we’d love to hear from you.