Assistant Store Manager | Aesop Bath, Somerset | Full Time (Fixed Term)

TN United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Assistant Store Manager to join their team in Bath. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team, ensuring exceptional customer experiences while promoting a culture of inclusivity and growth. You will be at the forefront of store operations, contributing to a holistic employment approach that emphasizes professional development and community engagement. With a commitment to sustainability and employee wellbeing, this position is ideal for those passionate about retail and looking to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant environment. Join a company that values diversity and encourages personal growth!

Benefits

50% product discount

Bi-annual product allocation

Cycle to work scheme

Wellness leave

Volunteering allowance

Training

Bonuses

LinkedIn Learning

Mental health support

Charitable matching

Qualifications

• Experience in a people management role or similar within customer service.
• Proven sales skills and ability to drive results.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support store operations, administration, and leadership.
• Create exceptional customer experiences contributing to success.
• Develop transferable management skills and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

People management

Sales skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Merchandising skills

Empathy

Curiosity

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Assistant Store Manager | Aesop Bath, Somerset | Full Time (Fixed Term), Bath

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Client:

Aesop

Location:

Bath, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Retail

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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10

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

For over 35 years, Aesop has cultivated an inspiring and inclusive environment supporting employee growth. As a global retail organization, we focus on professional development and career advancement.

Our skincare approach involves meticulous attention to detail, using efficacious ingredients to create formulations that stimulate the self and senses. We seek inspired individuals with diverse perspectives who bring out the best in themselves and others.

We aim to balance people, planet, and profit, actively reducing our environmental footprint. We are a certified B Corp committed to sustainability and inclusivity.

The Assistant Store Manager will embody our engagement, listening, and guiding philosophy, partnering with the Store Manager to lead, develop, and motivate the team, creating exceptional customer experiences contributing to our success.

Working full-time on-site, including some weekends, you will support store operations, administration, and leadership, maintaining Aesop's standards. This role offers an opportunity to develop transferable management skills and stakeholder relationships.

What we are looking for

• Experience in a people management role or similar within customer service
• Proven sales skills and ability to drive results
• Experience leading and creating an inclusive, safe work environment
• Empathy in managing relationships
• Curiosity and openness to understanding diverse perspectives
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and merchandising skills
• Knowledge of skincare (advantageous)
• Familiarity with hair care, body care, fragrance, and home categories (advantageous)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

This is a full-time, 40-hour weekly, fixed-term position for one year, operating on-site.

What’s on offer

• Holistic employment approach including professional development, wellbeing, and community engagement
• Benefits include up to 50% product discount, bi-annual product allocation, cycle to work scheme, wellness leave, volunteering allowance, training, bonuses, LinkedIn Learning, mental health support, and charitable matching.

Aesop values diversity and inclusion, promoting a creative, inclusive workplace where talent is recognized and rewarded. We encourage everyone to join us on this journey.