Assistant Store Manager

Mandeville; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lifestyle brand seeks an Assistant Store Manager for the Ashford Outlet in Kent. The role offers a salary of circa £30k plus bonuses and benefits, including private medical insurance and 25 days of holiday. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience in retail management and a proven sales record. This position requires excellent team leadership and communication skills. Come join a dynamic team and take the next step in your retail management career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Pension

Staff lunches

Social events

Clear training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience as an Assistant Store Manager, Retail Manager, or Outlet Manager.
• Proven track record of sales success and team leadership.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Take full responsibility for store performance, sales, and operations.
• Drive sales growth and exceed KPIs and targets.
• Deliver training and development for your team.
• Oversee stock control, compliance, health & safety, and store standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales success

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer focus

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Fashion Brand - IMMEDIATE START

Salary: circa £30k + Bonus + Benefits

Location: Kent

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Take full responsibility for store performance, sales, and operations.
• Drive sales growth and exceed KPIs and targets.
• Deliver training and development so your team are confident brand ambassadors.
• Oversee stock control, compliance, health & safety, and store standards.
• Implement promotions and marketing activities to increase footfall and conversion.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years' experience as an Assistant Store Manager / Retail Manager / Outlet Manager.
• Proven track record of sales success and team leadership.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Customer‑focused with a hands‑on, proactive approach.
• Flexibility to work retail hours, including weekends.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + commission scheme.
• 25 days holiday.
• Private medical insurance, life insurance & pension.
• Staff lunches, social events & team initiatives.
• Clear training & career development opportunities.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to take the next step in your retail management career with a leading lifestyle brand, apply now to become Assistant Store Manager – Ashford Outlet.

Mandeville is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.