Assistant Manager

£27k - £31k per annum
Full-time

Assistant Manager | Southampton | Retail | £28,000 + Bonus

Are you an experienced Assistant Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional retail experiences? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business in Southampton, where your leadership will help shape the success of a high-performing store.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Retail Assistant Manager who thrives in a customer-focused environment and is looking to take the next step in their retail management career.

What's on offer:

  • Salary of £28,000 per annum

  • Performance-related bonus scheme

  • Generous staff discount across a wide range of products

  • 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with options to purchase more

  • Pension scheme and private medical cover

  • Access to a variety of lifestyle and wellbeing perks

  • Opportunities for progression within a supportive, inclusive environment

The Role - Assistant Manager:

As an Assistant Manager , you'll support the Store Manager in driving store performance and leading the team to success. You'll be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day operations run smoothly, while maintaining a strong focus on customer service excellence , sales leadership , and visual merchandising standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support all aspects of store operations and retail management

  • Drive and lead the team to achieve sales targets and KPIs

  • Deliver consistent customer service excellence throughout the store

  • Lead and inspire a team through effective team management , training, and coaching

  • Ensure the store is commercially strong through exceptional visual merchandising and stock management

  • Take ownership of operational processes including P&L responsibility , compliance, and audits

  • Assist with recruitment and training of new team members

About You:

To succeed in this Assistant Manager role, you will need a strong background in retail , ideally in fashion, sports, or outdoor sectors. You'll have excellent communication and leadership skills, a hands-on approach, and a passion for creating an engaging store environment.

We are looking for someone with:

  • Previous experience as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor in a retail setting

  • Proven success in sales leadership and team motivation

  • A customer-first mindset and excellent service standards

  • Strong commercial awareness and a keen eye for detail

  • A passion for coaching, development, and people performance

This Assistant Manager opportunity is perfect for someone ready to progress their retail management journey, with the support of a business that values ambition, development, and strong leadership.

Apply today to explore your next step in retail .

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

Vacancy posted a month ago
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