Assistant Store Manager – Music Concept Store

Handle Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global music company is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations and drive sales strategies. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of retail management experience, a passion for music, and strong leadership skills. This role requires a dynamic individual who thrives in a creative environment and loves visual merchandising. The position offers a salary of £35,000-40,000 with additional performance bonuses.

Benefits

8-10% performance bonus

Rotating weekend shifts

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 4-6 years' experience in retail management, preferably with creative brands.
• Strong experience with visual merchandising.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager with daily operations and team leadership.
• Lead product presentation and sales strategy.
• Coach Sales Advisors for an elevated customer experience.

Skills

Retail management experience

Passion for music

Leadership skills

Commercial acumen

Visual merchandising

Job description

We're recruiting an Assistant Store Manager - Product Lead on behalf of a Global Music Company redefining the intersection of music, culture, and retail.

As the Assistant Store Manager, you'll be the Store Manager's right hand - a key player in bringing the brand's vision to life. You'll blend operational excellence with a strong product sensibility, ensuring every piece of merchandise - from vinyl and apparel to lifestyle items - tells a story, drives performance, and connects with our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in all aspects of daily operations, including team leadership and performance management.

• Lead product presentation and sales strategy across all categories, ensuring consistency, storytelling, and commercial impact.

• Act as the main link between the sales floor and stock operations to maintain smooth product flow.

• Support new product launches, artist drops, and brand collaborations with creativity and precision.

• Coach and inspire Sales Advisors to deliver an elevated, music-driven client experience.

• Step in as Acting Manager when required, upholding high standards of service, compliance, and brand integrity.

What We're Looking For

• 4-6 years' experience in retail management, within creative or culture-driven brands (music, entertainment, fashion, or sports media).

• A genuine passion for and understanding of music - both UK and global scenes.

• Previous experience in experiential or concept stores is highly advantageous.

• Strong leadership and people development skills.

• Excellent commercial acumen and a refined visual merchandising eye.

• A love for music, streetwear, and the culture-meets-retail space.

• Strong experience with visual merchandising

• The ability to thrive in a dynamic, creative, and high-energy environment.

Additional Information

• £35,00-40,000 (Dependent on experience)

• 8 - 10% bonus (based on performance and sales results)

• 40 hours per week, working 10am-7pm across a rotating roster.

• Rotating weekend shifts

• Start Dec 1st 2025

Please note! We are also hiring for a Store Manager, so if your experience aligns more to that role please apply to the Store Manager advertisement.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.