Assistant Store Manager

Fashion & Retail Personnel; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fashion brand in Portsmouth is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for their new standalone store. You will support daily operations, drive sales, manage stock, and oversee team development. Ideal candidates have over 2 years of retail management experience and a strong customer-first mindset. Competitive salary and staff discounts offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Staff discounts

Career growth opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of retail management or supervisory experience, preferably in fashion.
• Strong leadership and commercial awareness.
• Customer-first mindset with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations and lead by example on the shop floor.
• Help drive sales and achieve store KPIs.
• Oversee stock management and team development.
• Maintain high visual merchandising standards.

Skills

Retail management experience

Leadership skills

Customer service mindset

Adaptability

Job description

A growing fashion brand is opening its first standalone store at Gunwharf Quays and is looking for an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager. The brand is known for effortless, simple, laidback style, and has continued to grow steadily despite challenges in the retail industry.

They are now looking for a Store Manager who can embody this spirit, inspire a team, and create a truly welcoming and customer-first environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily store operations and lead by example on the shop floor
• Help drive sales and achieve store KPIs
• Oversee stock, floor standards, and team development
• Maintain high visual merchandising standards

Requirements:

• 2+ years retail management or supervisory experience (fashion/lifestyle preferred)
• Strong leadership and commercial awareness
• Customer-first mindset with excellent communication
• Hands-on, adaptable, and proactive

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and staff discounts
• Career growth and professional development
• Supportive, dynamic environment and generous holiday allowance

Apply now to join a brand-new store opening!