Retail Assistant Store Manager — Lead, Grow & Excel

McCarthy Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Job summary

McCarthy Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Watford to lead a busy retail team, drive sales and deliver outstanding customer service.

You will deputise for the Store Manager, oversee stock and daily operations, coach colleagues, and work toward ambitious targets with clear progression opportunities.

This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary (£38,525 - £45,420) and a structured benefits package within a rapidly expanding UK retailer.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Manager or Store Manager within retail or hospitality.
• Hands-on leadership style with a passion for achieving targets.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Flexibility to travel within a 45-minute radius to support nearby stores.
• Ability to prioritise, delegate and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing team
• Supporting the Store Manager in delivering strong commercial results
• Ensuring smooth daily operations and excellent customer service
• Driving sales performance and exceeding store targets
• Managing stock levels and overseeing daily stock ordering
• Maintaining high standards of compliance, presentation and efficiency

Skills

Leadership

People management

Customer service

Organisational skills

Target driven

Travel agility

Job description

McCarthy Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Watford to lead a busy retail team, drive sales and deliver outstanding customer service.

You will deputise for the Store Manager, oversee stock and daily operations, coach colleagues, and work toward ambitious targets with clear progression opportunities.

This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary (£38,525 - £45,420) and a structured benefits package within a rapidly expanding UK retailer.