New-Opening Assistant Store Manager — Kings Cross

Zachary Daniels; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels are exclusively recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager for a customer-focused, premium retail brand opening a new store in Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross. This hands-on role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape the customer experience, lead a team and grow with an expanding brand in a vibrant London destination.

You will drive daily operations, lead, coach and develop the team, and work closely with Head Office to support store performance and sales growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management or store leadership.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and a sales focus.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service and in-store experience.
• Support Store Manager with daily store operations.
• Lead, motivate and develop the team to achieve sales targets.
• Manage and support Sales Assistants, Key Holders and Supervisors.
• Assist with recruitment, training, coaching and staff development.
• Oversee rotas, performance and employee relations issues.
• Drive commercial performance through visual merchandising.
• Maintain housekeeping and back-of-house organisation.
• Oversee cash handling, reconciliation and banking procedures.
• Liaise with Head Office and wider teams to support store performance.
• Support sales growth through commercial ideas and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Team leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zachary Daniels are exclusively recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager for a customer-focused, premium retail brand opening a new store in Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross. This hands-on role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape the customer experience, lead a team and grow with an expanding brand in a vibrant London destination.

You will drive daily operations, lead, coach and develop the team, and work closely with Head Office to support store performance and sales growth.