Assistant Store Manager - 9 month FTC

Mandeville; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent retail outlet in Maidstone is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager for a 9-month FTC. In this role, you will lead and develop a team, drive sales performance, and ensure exceptional customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have experience in retail leadership, a customer-first approach, and the flexibility to work retail hours. Benefit from 25 days of annual leave and private medical insurance, among other perks. Apply now to elevate your retail career.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Pension

Staff lunches

Social events

Team incentives

Clear training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Manager or Store Manager leading teams between 10-20+.
• Strong track record in sales growth and team leadership.
• A customer-first approach with a proactive, hands-on attitude.
• Flexibility to work retail hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop your team to deliver exceptional service.
• Support full store operations and ensure commercial targets are met.
• Drive sales performance, KPIs, and customer conversion.
• Deliver ongoing coaching so your team shine as true brand ambassadors.
• Support promotional activity to boost engagement and footfall.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales growth

Customer service

Flexibility

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - 9 month FTC

Ready to step up in your retail career? We're looking for a driven Assistant Store Manager to support the leadership of a high-profile fashion outlet in Kent. If you're commercially minded, passionate about delivering great customer experiences, and confident leading a team to success, this could be your next move.

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

What You’ll Do

• Lead, motivate, and develop your team to deliver exceptional service
• Support full store operations and ensure commercial targets are met
• Drive sales performance, KPIs, and customer conversion
• Deliver ongoing coaching so your team shine as true brand ambassadors
• Support promotional activity to boost engagement and footfall

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as an Assistant Manager or Store Manager leading teams between 10‑20+
• Strong track record in sales growth and team leadership
• A customer‑first approach with a proactive, hands‑on attitude
• Flexibility to work retail hours, including weekends

What’s on Offer

• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance, life insurance & pension
• Staff lunches, social events & team incentives
• Clear training and genuine development opportunities

If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your retail career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Contract: Contract

Hours: Full Time

Closes: Jan 8th 2026