Swindon - Assistant Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager in Swindon. This role involves supporting store operations, leading a team, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. The ideal candidate should have a background in customer-focused retail, with strong leadership and sales-driving abilities. Enjoy benefits like a competitive salary, generous staff discount, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

50% staff discount

Uniform allowance

33 days holiday

Genuine opportunities for career development

Supportive and friendly team culture

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader in a customer-focused retail environment.
• A warm, approachable leadership style with a passion for people and product.
• Proven ability to drive sales and deliver great customer service.
• Energy, enthusiasm and a love for retail.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Store Manager to achieve KPIs and deliver commercial results.
• Leading and motivating your retail team to deliver world-class service.
• Inspiring confidence and fun on the shop floor, creating a welcoming environment for customers.
• Coaching and developing team members to reach their potential.
• Ensuring strong visual merchandising and stock standards.
• Maintaining excellent operational standards, from health and safety to cash management.

Skills

Customer service skills

Leadership

Sales driving

Motivating teams

Job description

Assistant Manager | Swindon | Retail | Salary £26,000 - £28,000 + Excellent Benefits

Zachary Daniels Retail Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for an Assistant Manager in Swindon for a much-loved British lifestyle retail brand. This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Manager or experienced Supervisor looking to take the next step in their retail career and join a company known for its great culture, supportive teams and community feel.

Why you'll love this Assistant Manager role

• Salary up to £28,000 depending on experience
• 50% staff discount on products
• Uniform allowance
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Genuine opportunities for career development
• Supportive and friendly team culture

About the Assistant Manager role

As Assistant Manager, you'll play a key part in supporting the Store Manager with day-to-day operations and ensuring your retail store delivers an exceptional customer experience. You'll lead by example on the shop floor, inspire your team to achieve sales and service goals, and bring energy and positivity to everything you do. This is a hands-on, people-focused retail role where no two days are the same - from visual merchandising and team coaching to driving sales and keeping your store looking its best.

What you'll be doing as Assistant Manager

• Supporting the Store Manager to achieve KPIs and deliver commercial results
• Leading and motivating your retail team to deliver world‑class service
• Inspiring confidence and fun on the shop floor, creating a welcoming environment for customers
• Coaching and developing team members to reach their potential
• Ensuring strong visual merchandising and stock standards
• Maintaining excellent operational standards, from health and safety to cash management

What we're looking for

• Experience as an Assistant Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader in a customer-focused retail environment
• A warm, approachable leadership style with a passion for people and product
• Proven ability to drive sales and deliver great customer service
• Energy, enthusiasm and a love for retail

This Assistant Manager role offers the chance to join a growing retail brand with an authentic, down-to-earth culture where you'll feel valued and supported. If you're ready to make a real impact and develop your career, this could be the perfect next step for you.

Apply today to be considered for this Assistant Manager opportunity in Swindon.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

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