Assistant Store Manager

Peacocks; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail brand is looking for an Assistant Store Manager in Leighton Buzzard. You will support the Store Manager in daily operations, drive sales, and ensure exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and commercial awareness, with the ambition to grow within the company. This role offers opportunities for career development in a supportive team environment, perfect for someone passionate about retail and community engagement.

Benefits

Excellent career prospects

Supportive team environment

Industry-recognised qualification

Convenient transport links

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in daily operations and maintaining budget targets.
• Drive sales and identify growth opportunities to maximize profitability.
• Ensure high levels of customer service are maintained.
• Manage and motivate the team to achieve targets.
• Deputise for the Manager as needed for smooth operations.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Leadership skills

Sales acumen

Training and development focus

Career ambition

Job description

About the Role

At Peacocks we pride ourselves on delivering stylish, quality fashion at affordable prices on the UK High Street. Having first started life as Penny Bazaar in 1884, we are now an established and staple fashion brand committed to value for money. We aim to offer our customers wearable style for the whole family, whether it’s budget‑friendly fashion or the latest trends. Our stores provide a welcoming and enjoyable shopping experience, reflecting our dedication to outstanding customer service.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Store Manager to join our team in Leighton Buzzard. Our store is situated in the heart of this historic market town in Bedfordshire, known for its strong sense of community and growing retail presence. As a key shopping destination for local residents, the Leighton Buzzard store offers a vibrant and rewarding working environment with excellent opportunities for career development.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a forward‑thinking business with excellent career prospects.
• Work in a supportive and dynamic team.
• Gain an industry‑recognised qualification within your first 18 months if desired.
• Enjoy a store location with convenient transport links.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager by assisting in the day‑to‑day running of the store and ensuring costs are contained within targets.
• Drive sales by promoting sales and identifying opportunities for growth to maximise store profitability.
• Ensure high levels of customer service are maintained at all times.
• Manage, coach and motivate the team to achieve targets and lead by example.
• Deputise for the Manager when required to ensure smooth store operations.

What we’re looking for

• Commercial awareness: understanding of the retail environment and how to drive business success.
• Leadership skills: ability to inspire and guide your team.
• Sales acumen: proactive approach to increasing sales and engaging with customers.
• Training and development focus: commitment to supporting team growth.
• Career ambition: desire to progress within our ever‑growing business.

Join Us

Join Peacocks and be part of an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact. If you’re passionate about retail and looking for a rewarding career opportunity in Leighton Buzzard we would love to hear from you.