Assistant Store Manager

JD GROUP; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

JD GROUP in Lincoln is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help drive sales, lead a team and uphold premium customer experiences. You will support the Store Manager on daily operations, coach colleagues, maintain standards, and contribute to achieving targets while ensuring a safe, well-presented store.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, commercial awareness and the ability to develop staff to perform at their best, delivering consistent results across shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail management or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and develop colleagues.
• Ability to interpret KPI and sales data for decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting successful sales performance in retail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with daily store operations to help achieve sales targets and core KPIs.
• Lead and guide colleagues on the shop floor, allocating tasks and maintaining standards.
• Assist with coaching and development, offering real-time feedback.
• Maintain high presentation and operational standards, including pricing and displays.
• Carry out core duties such as cash handling, till checks, stock audits, and opening/closing routines.

Skills

Retail leadership

KPI interpretation

Communication

Customer service

Sales performance

Job description

Role Overview

As an Assistant Store Manager, you play a key role in supporting store success and delivering exceptional customer experiences. You support from the front — supporting and developing your team, driving performance alongside the Store Manager, and ensuring every shift delivers strong results. You help inspire your people to excel, uphold high standards, and move the store toward ambitious sales targets and operational excellence. This role requires effective leadership, strong commercial awareness and the ability to support and develop colleagues to perform at their best.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with daily store operations to help achieve sales targets and core KPIs.
• Lead and guide colleagues on the shop floor, allocating tasks, supporting service delivery, and maintaining company standards throughout the day.
• Assist with coaching and development, offering real-time feedback and reinforcing expectations set by the Store Manager.
• Maintain high presentation and operational standards, including availability, pricing accuracy, tidy displays, and a safe environment.
• Carry out core operational duties such as cash handling support, till checks, delivery processing, stock audits, and opening/closing routines — escalating issues appropriately.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a retail management or supervisory role, such as Assistant Store Manager or Supervisor, demonstrating readiness to support leadership.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, support and develop colleagues while reinforcing store priorities.
• Ability to interpret KPI and sales data to support commercial decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, supporting colleagues and ensuring professional customer interactions.
• Experience supporting successful sales performance and contributing to KPI achievement within a retail environment.

Desirable Attributes

• Passion for retail, products and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Professional, proactive leader with a solutions-driven mindset.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to remain composed under pressure.
• Customer-centric with a strong focus on delivering the premium exceptional customer experiences.