Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager

Edinburgh 29,000 + Store Bonus 40 Hours per Week

Are you an experienced retail leader looking for your next challenge? Would you love the opportunity to move into fashion retail with a well-established and growing retailer?

We're recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager to join a busy Edinburgh store. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with supervisory or management experience from any retail environment who is passionate about delivering outstanding customer service, developing people and driving commercial results.

Working alongside the Store Manager, you'll play a key role in leading the team, maintaining high operational standards and creating an exceptional shopping experience. You'll take ownership of the store in the Store Manager's absence, support the development of your team and help drive sales and performance through strong commercial decision-making.

Assistant Store Manager
- What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the day-to-day running of a busy retail store.
• Leading, motivating and coaching the team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Driving sales performance and achieving store KPIs.
• Analysing commercial reports and making decisions to improve performance.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and team development.
• Ensuring excellent standards of stock control, merchandising and store presentation.
• Managing store opening and closing procedures, including security and daily briefings.
• Maintaining compliance with health & safety and operational procedures.

Assistant Store Manager
- What we're looking for:

• Previous experience in a retail management or supervisory role.
• A commercially minded leader who understands KPIs and store performance.
• Strong people management and coaching skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Happy to work a flexible rota, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Retail experience can come from any sector, whether that's supermarkets, convenience, DIY, homeware, health & beauty, discount retail, hospitality retail or fashion. If you're looking to take the next step into fashion retail, we'd love to hear from you.

Assistant Store Manager
- What's on offer:

• Salary of 29,000
• Store bonus scheme
• 40-hour contract
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Excellent staff discount
• Ongoing training and career development
• Health & wellbeing benefits
• Additional lifestyle and retail discounts

If you're a motivated retail leader looking for a fresh challenge with genuine career progression, apply today.