Assistant Store Manager - Lead Growth & Customer Experience

McCarthy Recruitment Ltd; Castle Hedingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual salary increase

Clear progression opportunities

Industry-leading pay & benefits

Health cash plan & wellbeing support

UK expansion plans

Job summary

McCarthy Recruitment Ltd is actively recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager in South Benfleet. This permanent, full-time role invites an ambitious retail leader to drive store performance, mentor a motivated team, and deliver outstanding customer experiences.

You will deputise for the Store Manager, oversee daily operations, and play a key part in achieving commercial goals. The position offers progression and industry-leading pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership style with a passion for achieving targets.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Willingness to travel within a 45-minute radius to support nearby stores.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team.
• Support Store Manager in delivering strong commercial results.
• Ensure smooth daily operations and excellent customer service.
• Drive sales performance and exceed store targets.
• Manage stock levels and oversee daily stock ordering.
• Maintain high standards of compliance, presentation and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Target-driven

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solver

Travel flexibility 45 minutes

Education

Experience as Assistant/Store Manager in retail or hospitality

Job description

McCarthy Recruitment Ltd is actively recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager in South Benfleet. This permanent, full-time role invites an ambitious retail leader to drive store performance, mentor a motivated team, and deliver outstanding customer experiences.

You will deputise for the Store Manager, oversee daily operations, and play a key part in achieving commercial goals. The position offers progression and industry-leading pay and benefits.