Fashion Retail Assistant Manager — Lead Team & Boost Sales

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission scheme

Daytime trading only

Structured training and development

Career progression

Staff discount

Extra holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Free parking

Job summary

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager for a premium fashion retail store in Brighton. You will lead a customer‑focused team, drive commercial performance and deliver outstanding service while ensuring strong store standards.

You will develop people, recruit for future growth, and model best practice on the shop floor. The role requires a hands‑on leader who can balance sales with exceptional customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant Manager or equivalent leadership role within retail.
• Strong track record of delivering sales growth and achieving KPIs.
• Excellent leadership and people development skills.
• Positive, hands‑on management style with the ability to motivate and inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing retail team, fostering a positive environment centred on customer service and achieving results.
• Take ownership of overall commercial performance by driving sales, productivity and key performance indicators.
• Deliver an exceptional personalised customer experience, ensuring every interaction is engaging, memorable and professional.
• Support team growth through ongoing coaching, regular feedback, training and effective performance management.
• Attract, recruit and onboard new colleagues while building a strong talent pipeline for future development opportunities.
• Set the example by leading from the shop floor, offering hands‑on support during peak trading periods and modelling best practice.
• Analyse store performance using reports and commercial data to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain consistently high standards across store operations, compliance and visual presentation.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service excellence

People development

Communication

Job description

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager for a premium fashion retail store in Brighton. You will lead a customer‑focused team, drive commercial performance and deliver outstanding service while ensuring strong store standards.

You will develop people, recruit for future growth, and model best practice on the shop floor. The role requires a hands‑on leader who can balance sales with exceptional customer experiences.