Assistant Manager – Lifestyle retail

JR United Kingdom; Broxburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in travel retail is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the Store Manager in delivering exceptional customer experiences. The role involves managing daily operations, driving performance, and inspiring a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in retail or hospitality, strong people management skills, and a commitment to commercial success. Benefits include a competitive salary, training programs, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Airport car parking expensed

Ongoing training and development programs

Exclusive employee discount

Access to wellness initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Fun company and team events

Qualifications

• 1+ years as Assistant/Deputy Manager or Supervisor in retail/hospitality.
• Experience in a customer-focused retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations and overall business success.
• Drive store performance through service and teamwork.
• Support Store Manager in building a culture of trust.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Coaching

Training

Job description

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Client:

Quest Search and Selection

Location:

broxburn, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job Description:

Quest Search and Selection is partnering with Fashion, Lifestyle & Well-being brand within travel retail.

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll support the Store Manager in inspiring a high-performing team and delivering exceptional customer experiences & commercial reward.

The roles and responsibilities of this Assistant Manager – Lifestyle retail role:

• Assist with the day-to-day running of this airport store and overall business success.
• Deliver of Commercial KPI’s include ATV, UPT, Sales & Stock control.
• Step in for the Store Manager when needed and take charge of daily operations.
• Drive store performance through excellent service, smooth operations, and strong teamwork.
• Support the Store Manager in building a culture of trust and open feedback.
• Help recruit, hire, and retain a talented, diverse store team.
• Motivate and inspire the team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Qualifications required for this Assistant Manager – Lifestyle retail role:

• 1 years + proven experience as an Assistant/Deputy Manager or Supervisor/ Keyholder in a similar role in retail or hospitality.
• Ideally working in a customer focused retail environment.
• Happy to work shift pattern from 4am - 10pm (due to airport opening hours)
• Strong people management skills: communication, motivation, coaching, and training
• Used to working towards commercial KPI’s
• Performance & process driven and able to inspire your team to excel.

Benefits of joining this Assistant Manager – Lifestyle retail role:

• Salary between £28,000 - £30,000
• Airport car parking expensed
• Ongoing training and development programs.
• Exclusive employee discount
• Access to wellness initiatives and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Fun company and team events to celebrate success.

If this role sounds like you then please apply today!