Assistant Store Manager - Temporary

Assistant Store Manager – 32 Hour Temporary Contract at Seasalt in Penryn offers a great stepping‑stone in a successful retail career.

Seasalt began as a small shop in Penzance in 1981 and has grown into a leading UK lifestyle brand with over 80 shops across the UK and Ireland, 400+ wholesale partners, and a thriving online business. Our core values of well‑crafted clothing, exemplary customer service, and community connection drive everything we do.

• Assist the Store Manager in creating a service culture that puts the customer at the heart of everything
• Enable the store team to recommend additional services and add‑on purchases through omni‑channel selling and customer data insights
• Support the Store Manager with recruitment and help build a diverse, passionate team
• Act as a role model, drive store sales, profitability, and consistent KPI achievement, and understand what is required to drive performance
• Coach and develop the team through regular 1‑1s, development plans, and performance feedback
• Communicate store performance to the team and key stakeholders, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Implement visual merchandising and windows standards, utilising product, category, and bestseller information to maximise commercial opportunities
• Manage store operations: stock, loss prevention, incident reporting, health & safety, GDPR, cash handling, key‑holder responsibilities, and store safety standards
• Act as the sole manager of the store when required

Previous experience in leading a team at supervisory level or above, preferably in retail or a similar environment, with a proven record of KPI achievement and budget management. Strong communication and commercial skills, a passion for coaching and developing teams, and a willingness to share creative ideas to achieve results are essential.

• Salary: £22,400
• 34 days paid annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Uniform allowance
• 50% employee discount
• Health Cash Plan scheme covering everyday health expenses and virtual 24/7 GP service
• Employee Assistance Programme with mental health support
• Flexible benefits scheme to personalise your benefits package
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Pension scheme with 7% employer contributions
• Life assurance programme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Paid volunteering: two days per year
• Employee networks, including an Inclusion Network
• Discounts on top retailers and gym memberships through our discount hub

For any adjustments to our recruitment process or to confirm your suitability for this role, email . Applications are not accepted via email. Closing date: 05/01/2026.