Assistant Store Manager (12 month contract) - Victoria's Secret, Buchanan st

Next; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Next is searching for an Assistant Store Manager for their Victoria's Secret store in Glasgow. This role involves leading a team to achieve sales targets, creating a positive customer experience, and ensuring effective store operations. Ideal candidates will have a passion for retail, excellent leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail management in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage and exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and inspire the store team.
• Manage store performance, focusing on profitability and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance and manage operational processes.

Skills

Retail Management

Team Leadership

Sales Target Management

Customer Engagement

Problem Solving

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Assistant Store Manager (12 month contract) - Victoria's Secret, Buchanan st, Glasgow

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Client:

Next

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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About the role

As an Assistant Store Manager at Victoria’s Secret you’ll be a key part in the management team, ensuring the success of your store and inspiring the team to achieve their targets and create the very best customer experience everyday.

What’s in (your) store for you…

• Lead from the heart - You’ll train, coach and inspire your team, setting them up for success and developing them to be stars of the future
• Be a role model - You’ll motivate and engage your team to bring to life the brand values everyday, always promoting an inclusive and positive working atmosphere which is underpinned with celebrating success
• Have your mind on the customer - You’ll be a friendly face to every customer you meet, always putting their needs first and planning ways you can personalise and maximise the customer experience in store and ensuring your team does the same
• Hands on operations - You’ll work with your Store Manager to manage the store P&L and key KPIs across the store, always with a focus on profitability and controllable costs (think hiring, rotas, payroll, customer success, stock control) which help maximise sales and profitability
• An eye for visuals - our brand visual standards are high (of course), but with the support of our Visual Team you will be accomplished in their execution, and you’ll ensure your team are too
• Open eyes and ears - Your vision and passion for our products will help the business grow and change for the better. You’ll cultivate a platform for active listening with your team and sharing ideas with your wider store partners. Everyone has great ideas, tell us, what are they? Your voice will count
• Your feet on the ground - You’ll make sure your store is kept up to date, safe and compliant. You’ll manage product launches, floor set changes, store audits and stock counts, H&S policies, and make sure everything is in place to keep you and your team efficient and safe

About you…

• A wealth of experience - With your previous retail management experience in a fast paced store(s) you can demonstrate a record of managing and exceeding sales targets and KPIs You can demonstrate an understanding of how to manage a team to deliver objectives that drive strong performance and results
• Passion for retail - You have a passion for all things retail whether it be front or back of house, ultimately creating a unique experience for each customer is your favourite thing to do
• Lead with purpose - You lead with purpose, engaging and developing your team to have a shared enthusiasm for the brand and the experience we create
• Relationships that count - You are keen to be part of the business and want to develop valued relationships with our customers, your team and wider business teams
• Embrace change - Your mind thrives on change, especially when it poses a challenge, your favourite thing to do is multitask, problem solve and collaborate with others to get things done
• Creative flair - People describe you as approachable and resourceful with a creative side when it comes to engaging teams with training, local incentives and global initiatives