Assistant Store Manager

Priority Recruitment; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecoms franchise in Didcot is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead sales, coach the team, and ensure excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong retail experience, a proven sales record, and the ambition to grow into a Store Manager role. This position offers a competitive salary with incentives, staff discounts, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Staff discounts on products

Access to premium tech at cost price

Regular incentives and socials

Tailored training and career progression

Qualifications

• Background in retail or assisted sales, ideally telecoms or tech.
• Strong sales record, target-driven and results-focused.
• Ready to take on leadership responsibility while staying hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front on the shop floor, delivering personal sales results.
• Support the Store Manager in running daily operations.
• Motivate and coach the team to hit sales and service targets.
• Ensure every customer leaves with the right product and a smile.
• Step up in the Store Manager's absence, taking full responsibility for the store.

Skills

Retail experience

Sales proficiency

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Tech awareness

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager

Location: Didcot

Basic Salary: £28,000

OTE: £35,000 - £40,000+ per annum

Shift & Schedule: Trading hours are 9:30am - 5:30pm (Mon-Sat) and 10am-4pm Sunday. 5-7 day working pattern.

Priority Recruitment are delighted to be working with a leading telecoms franchise to recruit an Assistant Manager in Didcot, Oxfordshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role where you'll balance hands-on sales with team support. You'll work closely with the Store Manager to drive performance, coach your team, and deliver an unbeatable customer experience - all while smashing your own sales targets.

Our client is one of the UK's biggest names in telecoms, offering great value on mobile, broadband, and the latest tech. If you're a proven sales professional looking to take the next step into management, this role gives you the perfect platform.

What's in it for you

• Uncapped commission- realistic OTE £35,000 - £40,000+
• Be part of a respected franchise with huge brand backing
• Staff discounts on phones, plans & accessories - extended to friends & family
• Access to premium tech at cost price
• Regular incentives, socials, and recognition awards
• Tailored training & clear progression path to Store Manager level
• A supportive, fun, and high-performing culture

More about the role

• Lead from the front on the shop floor, delivering personal sales results
• Support the Store Manager in running daily operations - stock, compliance & reporting
• Motivate and coach the team to hit sales and service targets
• Ensure every customer leaves with the right product and a smile
• Help create a welcoming, customer-first environment
• Step up in the Store Manager's absence, taking full responsibility for the store
• Identify opportunities to increase sales and improve performance

Successful applicant

• Background in retail or assisted sales, ideally telecoms or tech
• Strong sales record- target-driven and results-focused
• Ready to take on leadership responsibility while staying hands-on
• Confident, proactive, and commercially aware
• Great communicator who can build trust with both customers and colleagues
• Passionate about tech and always up to date with the latest products
• Ambitious, positive, and eager to grow into a Store Manager role

About Priority Recruitment

Since 2012, we've specialised in retail recruitment with one simple goal - to deliver a brilliant, personal experience for both clients and candidates. Rated 4.9/5 on Google, we're proud of the careers we've helped shape and the long-term partnerships we've built.

If you're looking for the next step in your retail career and want to combine sales with leadership, this Assistant Store Manager role in Didcot could be the one for you.

Apply now - we'd love to hear from you