Outdoor Retail Assistant Manager — Lead & Grow

Cotswold Outdoor Group; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Leadership development

33 days holiday

EV salary sacrifice

Volunteer day

Wellbeing support

Perks platform discounts

Job summary

We’re looking for an Assistant Store Manager to help lead one of our busy stores. In this role you will assist with day-to-day running, coach your team to deliver expert service, and take charge when the Store Manager is away.

You'll work 40 hours per week and benefit from staff discounts, regular development opportunities, and a supportive environment with training to grow your leadership skills. Joining Cotswold Outdoor Group means contributing to a welcoming, outdoor-focused culture, where

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Store Manager or similar leadership role.
• Proven ability to motivate a team and deliver excellent customer service.
• Understanding of stock management, cash handling, and store safety.
• Ability to lead in the Store Manager's absence.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming store environment.

Responsibilities

• Coach the team through daily operations to deliver a great customer experience.
• Drive high performance and hit targets.
• Lead by example and maintain presentation standards.
• Step up to lead in the Store Manager's absence.
• Support stock management and store safety.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Store operations

Stock management

Cash handling

Job description

We’re looking for an Assistant Store Manager to help lead one of our busy stores. In this role you will assist with day-to-day running, coach your team to deliver expert service, and take charge when the Store Manager is away.

You'll work 40 hours per week and benefit from staff discounts, regular development opportunities, and a supportive environment with training to grow your leadership skills. Joining Cotswold Outdoor Group means contributing to a welcoming, outdoor-focused culture, where