Assistant Store Manager

Mandeville; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lifestyle brand is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager for their high-profile store in Milton Keynes. You will lead a team to deliver exceptional customer service, drive sales growth, and ensure store performance. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of management experience in retail and a proven sales track record. The role offers a competitive salary, commission scheme, and great benefits including 25 days holiday and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary + commission scheme

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Life insurance & pension

Staff lunches

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience as an Assistant Store Manager, Retail Manager, or Outlet Manager.
• Proven track record of sales success and team leadership.
• Customer-focused with a proactive approach.

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.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales success

Customer-focused approach

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility for retail hours

Job description

Overview

Assistant Store Manager - Lifestyle Brand

Salary: circa £30k + Commission + Benefits

Location: Marlow, Beaconsfield, High Wycombe, Henley area

We're looking for an experienced Assistant Store Manager to lead a high-profile lifestyle store in Buckinghamshire. If you're commercially focused, passionate about retail, and thrive on leading people and driving sales, this could be your next step.

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 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.

Qualifications

• 3-5 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

If you're ready to take the next step in your retail management career with a leading lifestyle brand, apply now.

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

Job Details

• Job Title: Assistant Store Manager
• Company:
• Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
• Posted: Sep 13th 2025
• Closes: Oct 14th 2025
• Sector: Retail & Purchasing
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

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