Assistant Store Manager

At Bonmarché, we take pride in delivering stylish, high‑quality fashion at fantastic value. With a rich heritage and a focus on inclusivity, we serve a diverse customer base who appreciate flattering, affordable clothing and a warm, personal shopping experience.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. With over 1,900 colleagues across the UK, we’re committed to supporting personal growth and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Store Manager to join our team in Poole – a beautiful coastal town on Dorset’s stunning south coast. With its vibrant shopping areas, bustling quay, and friendly community, Poole offers a great setting to build your career in retail.

• Join a forward‑thinking retail brand with excellent career development opportunities.
• Work in a supportive and friendly team environment.
• Gain an industry‑recognised qualification within your first 18 months (optional).
• Enjoy a prime store location with convenient transport links and a lively retail atmosphere.

As Assistant Store Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Store Manager to lead the team, deliver outstanding customer experiences, and drive store performance. You’ll help to create a positive, motivating environment where both customers and colleagues feel valued.

• Support Leadership:
  Assist the Store Manager in leading and motivating the team to deliver excellent customer service and meet sales targets.
• Drive Sales:
  Use commercial insight to identify opportunities and help implement effective sales strategies.
• Operational Support:
  Oversee daily operations and ensure the store runs smoothly in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Customer
  
  Experience:
  
  Maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere that reflects Bonmarché’s values and brand standards.
• Team Development:
  Support, coach, and develop team members to help them reach their potential.

• Strong leadership potential with the ability to support and inspire a team.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach to driving sales and achieving targets.
• A genuine passion for fashion retail and providing an exceptional customer experience.
• Previous retail or supervisory experience is desirable, but full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Join Bonmarché and be part of a dynamic retail team where your contribution truly makes a difference. If you’re passionate about fashion retail and ready to take the next step in your career in Poole, we’d love to hear from you.

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Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Store discount

Work Location:

In person