Assistant Manager

Location: Langley

Assistant Manager | Fashion & Lifestyle Retail | Petersfield | £27,000 Are you an experienced Assistant Manager with a passion for fashion, customer service and developing great teams? We're recruiting for an Assistant Manager in Petersfield for an established fashion and lifestyle retailer. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Store Manager in driving sales, developing the team and delivering an outstanding customer experience.

If you're a commercially minded retail professional looking for your next challenge, with the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and progress your career, this could be a great next step. What's in it for you? £27,000 salary Staff uniform contribution Company pension scheme Employee referral rewards Ongoing training and professional development Career progression opportunities Supportive working environment The opportunity to develop your retail management career within an established fashion and lifestyle business

The Role As Assistant Manager, you'll support the Store Manager with the day-to-day running of the store, helping to drive sales, improve retail KPIs and maintain excellent operational standards. You'll be responsible for:
Supporting the Store Manager in achieving sales targets and improving store performance Leading, motivating and coaching the team to deliver excellent customer service Driving sales through product knowledge, customer engagement and effective selling techniques Helping recruit, train and develop team members Maintaining high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation Ensuring customers receive knowledgeable advice on products, features and availability Promoting multi-channel shopping options to enhance the customer experience Supporting stock management, replenishment and product availability Assisting with rotas, payroll and controlling store costs Monitoring retail KPIs and identifying opportunities to improve performance Maintaining company policies, procedures and brand standards Taking responsibility for the store in the Store Manager's absence About You We're looking for a motivated and commercially aware Assistant Manager who enjoys leading from the front and helping a team achieve its potential.

You'll ideally have:
Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager or Supervisor within retail

Experience with in fashion, lifestyle, clothing, footwear, accessories or premium retail A track record of achieving sales targets and delivering excellent customer service Strong communication and team leadership skills Experience coaching, motivating and developing colleagues Commercial awareness and an understanding of retail KPIs An eye for detail and an appreciation of visual merchandising A proactive, hands-on approach to retail management Strong organisational skills and the ability to support day-to-day store operations This opportunity would suit an existing Assistant Manager looking for a fresh challenge, or an experienced Supervisor or Team Leader ready to take the next step in their retail management career.

If you're looking for your next retail management opportunity in Petersfield, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. BH37748