Assistant Store Manager — Inspire Teams, Drive Experience

Dr. Martens plc; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Docs on joining

65% off footwear

50% off accessories

2 paid volunteer days per year

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension contributions

Growth opportunities

Virtual GP access

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Dr. Martens in the United Kingdom is seeking an engaging Assistant Store Manager to lead our Nottingham team. You will partner with the Store Manager to deliver outstanding service, drive sales, and uphold the brand’s cultural values.

You will coach and develop colleagues, manage daily operations, health & safety, and stock processes, while collaborating with regional and head office teams to meet business goals. The role offers growth opportunities and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Passion for our product.
• Experience in an Assistant Store Manager or Supervisor role within a fashion/lifestyle brand.
• Confident in coaching, developing and mentoring teams.
• Sales oriented and able to drive others to achieve store goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates resilience and a solution-driven mindset.
• Fluency in English at business level.
• Good IT skills – Microsoft Office and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day store operations including coaching, sales analysis, visual merchandising and admin.
• Act as store lead in absence of Store Manager.
• Manage health & safety and security within the store.
• Hit KPI targets (Sales/CR/UPT) per store P&L.
• Coach staff to deliver exceptional customer experience and product knowledge.
• Oversee stock takes, deliveries, and loss prevention procedures.
• Collaborate with Store Manager, Regional Manager and head office on commercial decisions.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Sales

Resilience

English fluency

IT skills

Fashion brand experience

Mentoring

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Job description

Dr. Martens in the United Kingdom is seeking an engaging Assistant Store Manager to lead our Nottingham team. You will partner with the Store Manager to deliver outstanding service, drive sales, and uphold the brand’s cultural values.

You will coach and develop colleagues, manage daily operations, health & safety, and stock processes, while collaborating with regional and head office teams to meet business goals. The role offers growth opportunities and a strong benefits package.