Job Description
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.
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