Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager | Sportswear & Fashion Retail | Portsmouth | Up to £35,000 | 4-Month FTC

We're working with a growing sportswear and fashion retailer to recruit an Assistant Manager for an exciting new pop-up store in Portsmouth.

This is a 4-month fixed-term opportunity, with the potential for the role to become permanent as the business continues to grow.

We're looking for an experienced Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager or experienced Supervisor who can support the Store Manager, lead from the shop floor and help deliver a successful new store launch.

What's in it for you?

Up to £35,000 depending on experience

4-month fixed-term contract

Potential for a permanent opportunity

Opportunity to be part of an exciting new store opening

Growing sportswear and fashion business with further expansion planned

Opportunity to develop within a growing retail business

Fast-paced, customer-focused retail environment

The Role

As Assistant Manager, you'll work closely with the Store Manager to support the day-to-day store operations, drive sales and deliver an excellent customer experience.

You'll be responsible for:

Supporting and motivating the store team

Driving sales and delivering against KPIs and commercial targets

Leading by example on the shop floor

Delivering an excellent customer experience

Supporting visual merchandising and brand standards

Assisting with stock management and deliveries

Supporting recruitment, onboarding and training

Coaching the team to maximise sales and performance

Taking responsibility for the store in the Manager's absence

Supporting the Store Manager with day-to-day operations and performance

About You

We're looking for an experienced Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager, or an experienced Supervisor ready to take the next step, who enjoys being hands-on and working in a fast-paced retail environment.

You'll ideally have:

Previous retail management or supervisory experience

Experience leading and developing a retail team

A strong commercial mindset and understanding of retail KPIs

Experience driving sales and delivering against targets

Strong customer service and customer experience skills

Experience with stock management and store operations

A hands-on approach and willingness to roll your sleeves up

A genuine interest in sportswear, fashion, fitness or performance retail

This is a great opportunity to join a growing sportswear business at an exciting stage of its expansion, help launch a new pop-up store in Portsmouth and potentially continue with the brand beyond the initial 4-month contract.

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