Retail Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels; Bristol; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Bike-to-work scheme

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is seeking an experienced Retail Assistant Manager for a busy Bristol store. You will lead from the shop floor, drive sales and keep operations running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a hands-on leader with strong commercial sense, capable of managing rotas, stock and team performance during peak trading and promotions. Weekend work is expected.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Retail Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Ideally from a discount retailer or another high-volume retail business.
• Comfortable working at pace and managing competing priorities.
• Strong commercial awareness with a focus on sales, KPIs and productivity.
• Hands-on leader who motivates their team and leads by example.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the shop floor and maintain a fast, steady pace throughout the day.
• Drive sales, monitor KPIs and maximise store performance.
• Support and motivate the team to deliver results.
• Oversee stock replenishment, deliveries and stockroom organisation.
• Assist with rotas, payroll and day-to-day store operations.
• Maintain merchandising, housekeeping and operational standards.
• Support the Store Manager during peak trading and promotional activity.

Skills

Retail management experience

KPI driven

People leadership

Organised under pressure

Job description

Retail Assistant Manager | Bristol | Up to £30,000 + Bonus

Are you an experienced Retail Assistant Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment?

We're looking for a hands-on Retail Assistant Manager to join a growing international retailer in Bristol. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working at pace, managing busy trading periods and leading a team in a high-energy store environment.

Experience within discount retail or another fast-paced, high-volume retail business would be ideal.

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £30,000 plus bonus
• Fast-paced retail environment with plenty of variety
• Career development opportunities with a growing international brand
• Performance-based incentives and bonuses
• Staff discount and stylish uniform
• Bike-to-work scheme
• Pension scheme

The Role

As Retail Assistant Manager, you'll work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales, lead the team and keep the store running efficiently. You'll need to be comfortable juggling priorities, maintaining high standards and ensuring the team delivers results, even during the busiest trading periods.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading from the shop floor and maintaining a strong pace throughout the day
• Driving sales, monitoring KPIs and maximising store performance
• Supporting and motivating the team to deliver results
• Overseeing stock replenishment, deliveries and stockroom organisation
• Assisting with rotas, payroll and day-to-day store operations
• Maintaining excellent merchandising, housekeeping and operational standards
• Supporting the Store Manager during peak trading periods and busy promotional activity

About You

• Previous experience as a Retail Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager or experienced Supervisor
• Ideally from a discount retailer or another high-volume retail environment
• Comfortable working at pace and managing competing priorities
• Strong commercial awareness with a focus on sales, KPIs and productivity
• A hands-on leader who leads by example and motivates their team
• Organised, adaptable and confident in a busy store environment
• Flexible to work weekends and peak trading periods

If you're a driven retail manager who enjoys a fast-paced environment and knows how to get the best out of a team, we'd love to hear from you.

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