Assistant Store Manager Edinburgh (m/f/d)

ARC'TERYX; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LIVE IT

Scheduling Support

Arc' Adventure

Growth & Learning

Wellbeing Resources

Gear Access

Care & Repair

Job summary

Arc’teryx in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead a talented team and deliver exceptional guest experiences across stores. You’ll oversee operations, people development, inventory, and brand storytelling while embodying our Leave it Better spirit.

We value 2-3 years of retail management experience in premium or outdoor brands, strong budgeting sense, and a guest-centric mindset. English proficiency is essential and you should be flexible for peak periods and lifting

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in retail management, ideally within premium outdoor or sports lifestyle brands.
• Budgeting, forecasting, expense control, and driving profitable results.
• Strong customer service focus with a track record of leading teams to deliver great guest experiences.
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluency in the local language and English is essential; willingness to work peak retail periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the floor for at least 80% of your week, modeling service excellence.
• Support full employee lifecycle from hiring to development and offboarding.
• Oversee product and inventory management, merchandising, and storytelling to boost sell-through.
• Collaborate with Store Manager on leadership development and talent pipeline.
• Partner with Community Marketing to drive store events and community partnerships.
• Handle scheduling, labor planning, and compliance to support store priorities.
• Drive sales growth and expense control to deliver store profitability.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Business Acumen

Guest-Centric Mindset

Operational Excellence

Language Skills

Flexibility

Job description

Your Opportunity at Arc'teryx

As we grow across Europe, we’re looking for people who lead with curiosity, learn by doing and want a long-term path in retail. At Arc’teryx we believe there’s always a better way and that guides how we develop our teams, and our “Leave It Better” spirit shapes the way we work.

Our Assistant Store Managers grow through hands‑on learning, steady coaching and opportunities across stores, regions and teams.

We are hiring a passionate Assistant Store Manager (all genders) to lead a talented team together with the Store Manager in delivering exceptional guest experiences and building strong community connections. You’ll oversee all aspects of store operations, from team development and financial performance to inventory and brand engagement, while inspiring your team to live our values both in-store and outdoors.

As an Arc’teryx Assistant Store Manager, here’s what you’d be doing:

• People Leadership & Culture: Champion the Arc'teryx Vision, Purpose, and Values by cultivating a high-performing, inclusive, and guest-focused team culture.
• Talent Development & Coaching: Support the full employee lifecycle—from hiring and onboarding to performance management and offboarding. Partner with the Store Manager to build a strong leadership pipeline and ensure team development aligns with business needs.
• Guest Experience: Lead from the floor at least 80% of your week, modeling best-in-class service and ensuring every guest interaction reflects our commitment to excellence.
• Product & Brand Storytelling: Own product and inventory management—run walkthroughs, lead visual merchandising, and use storytelling to boost sell-through and bring products to life for customers.
• Community Engagement: Collaborate with the Store Manager and Community Marketing Manager to execute impactful store events and build meaningful partnerships that grow brand presence and community involvement.
• Operational Excellence: Support store operations and business priorities as assigned by the Store Manager, including scheduling, labor planning, and compliance.
• Financial Performance: Deliver on bold business objectives by supporting sales growth, expense control, and overall store profitability.

Life in Our Stores

You’llbe part of a team that enjoys spending time outdoors together, shares product knowledge, builds strong guest relationships, and takes pride in the details. The work is hands‑on,thoughtfuland rooted in connection to the outdoors and community.

Are you our next Assistant Store Manager?

• Leadership Experience: 2-3 years in retail management, ideally within premium, outdoor or sports lifestyle brands, with a proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high‑performing teams.
• Business Acumen: Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, expense control, and driving profitable results with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Guest-Centric Mindset: A passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences and fostering brand loyalty through service, storytelling, and community engagement.
• Operational Excellence: Strong organizational, time management, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage inventory, scheduling, and team performance.
• Language Skills: Fluency in both the local language (e.g., German) and English is essential.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work key retail periods (e.g., Black Friday and holiday season) and ability to lift up to 30 lbs as needed.

Hours:

Full-Time | 5 days a week

Compensation:

Salaried | Base + bonus

Growth At Arc’teryx:

Growth happens through practice, feedback and the support of a wider community at Arc’teryx. As we open more stores across the region, new opportunities continue to emerge for teammates who want to build their skills and take on greater responsibility.

What We Value In Our Teams:

Our stores bring together teammates from a range of cultures, languages and backgrounds, and this mix shapes how we learn from one another and how we serve our guests.

How We Hire:

We keep our hiring process straightforward and thoughtful, and we review each application with care and will reach out if your experience aligns with what we’re looking for.

Perks & Benefits:

• LIVE IT: Time and space to connect with nature and pursue a purposeful life
• Scheduling Support: Predictable scheduling/ rota planning that supports team balance
• Arc' Adventure: An employee recognition program offering outdoor experiences
• Growth & Learning: Access to leadership training, skill-building workshops and career development programs
• Wellbeing Resources: Support programs that promote physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Gear Access: Generous employee purchase program + industry pro deals
• Care & Repair: Access to product care guidance and repair services align with our ReBIRD commitment

*Benefits may vary by role and location

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

Leave it Better.

We believe that the mountains transform us, that how we adventure matters, and that there’s always a better way. Join us in creating positive change in ourselves, our communities, and the world.

Live it.

Get out there - the mountains make us better

Disruptive evolution.

In pursuit of better. Always.

Commit.

We set bold objectives and see them through.