Assistant Store Manager - Reading

Skechers; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global footwear brand is seeking an Assistant Manager for their Reading location. You will lead a dynamic team, ensure customer satisfaction, and drive sales. The ideal candidate has managerial experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for fashion. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth in a fun work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth and development

A fun and dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an assistant managerial role.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Highly organized to manage inventory, staffing, and other operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for customer satisfaction and driving sales.
• Support the store manager with daily operations.
• Motivate the team to achieve their goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Sales skills

Team motivation

Job description

Are you a natural leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and loves working with customers? If so, we want you to join our team as a “Skechers Assistant Manager.”

Responsibilities

As one of our store leaders, you’ll be responsible for keeping our customers happy, driving sales, and motivating the team to crush their goals. You’ll work with a fun and passionate team who share your love of shoes and fashion. You will support the store manager with daily operations and inspire the team to achieve their objectives.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in an assistant managerial role
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Problem‑solving skills to resolve any issues that may arise in‑store
• Highly organized to manage inventory, staffing, and other operational tasks
• The ability to help lead and motivate a team with the store manager
• Sales skills to drive revenue growth and meet targets
• Able to create a positive, collaborative team environment that fosters teamwork and employee morale

Skechers offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• A fun and dynamic work environment

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500® brand, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e‑commerce and digital stores, and over 5,200 company‑ and third‑party‑owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent over 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Be You – Feel Welcome

Skechers recognises the importance and power of diversity within our business. We ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or health conditions, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions as detailed above.

This is a great opportunity to join us and make a positive impact. Please apply if you feel you can be a true brand ambassador for Skechers.