Assistant Store Manager — Outdoor Gear Leader & Growth

Cotswold Outdoor Ltd.; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Holiday allowance

EV salary sacrifice

Volunteer day

Leadership training

Wellbeing support

Perks platform

Job summary

Cotswold Outdoor Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead a busy store. You will work with the Store Manager and team to deliver excellent service, manage daily operations, and ensure a welcoming atmosphere for customers.

The role offers a starting salary of £28,000 with a yearly bonus of up to £2,000, and a 40-hour week. You’ll enjoy staff discounts and ongoing development opportunities as part of our support for your career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Store Manager or similar role.
• Ability to coach and develop a team to deliver expert service.
• Strong people leadership and customer-service focus.
• Understanding of stock control, cash handling, and store safety.
• Comfort with leading the store in the Store Manager's absence.

Responsibilities

• Drivehigh performance by coaching your team through daily operations including stock management, cash handling and store safety
• Lead by example, motivating your team to deliver expert service and hit performance targets
• Help create an inclusive, welcoming environment where every customer feels valued
• Step up to lead the team in the Store Manager's absence
• Maintain a high standard of presentation, keeping the store organised, inviting, and easy to shop in

Skills

Assistant Manager exp

Customer service

Team motivation

People leadership

Tools

Store operations

Job description

Cotswold Outdoor Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead a busy store. You will work with the Store Manager and team to deliver excellent service, manage daily operations, and ensure a welcoming atmosphere for customers.

The role offers a starting salary of £28,000 with a yearly bonus of up to £2,000, and a 40-hour week. You’ll enjoy staff discounts and ongoing development opportunities as part of our support for your career growth.