Assistant Store Manager

CLARK'S; Salford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail Trust

Life Assurance

Clarks Discount Card

Store Bonus Scheme

Holiday Pay

Eyecare Vouchers

Clarks Workplace Pension Scheme

Job summary

Clarks in Salford is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in leading our retail team and driving daily operations. This role requires a hands-on leader who can step in wherever needed to ensure the store runs smoothly and meets performance goals.

This position offers an opportunity to grow within a heritage brand, working in a fast-paced environment with weekends and bank holidays, and using POS, inventory tools, and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail leadership, supervisory, or keyholder roles preferred.
• Comfortable driving KPI's and results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Solid organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility to work a 7-day shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in leading the retail team.
• Drive daily store operations and performance.
• Deliver excellent customer service and store standards.
• Assist in scheduling and training.
• Maintain stock and visual merchandising.

Skills

Retail leadership

KPI driven

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Weekend flexibility

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management

Microsoft Office/Google Workspace

Job description

Sales & Service Manager

Why join us?

We’re more than just a shoe brand—we have been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825. That’s right! 200 years! If you have a great attitude, love working with people, and are ready to grow in a leadership role, we want to hear from you!

About the role:

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in leading our retail team and driving daily operations. This role is a blend of leadership, customer service, and operational management. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who can step in wherever needed to ensure the store runs smoothly and meets performance goals.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in retail leadership, supervisory, or keyholder roles preferred.
• Comfortable in driving KPI’s and results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Strong communication and Solid organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Flexibility to work a 7‑day shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced retail environment.
• Basic knowledge of POS systems, inventory management, and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace tools.

Benefits

We reward our Assistant Store Manager with a comprehensive package, including:

• Retail Trust
• Life Assurance
• Clarks Discount Card
• Store Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Pay
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Clarks Workplace Pension Scheme

Join us and bring your positive energy to Clarks – where every day is an adventure!