Assistant Manager; Retail

Whitehaven, United Kingdom | Posted on 28/07/2026

We have an opening for an Assistant Sales Manager to join the successful retail team at a department store in Whitehaven Town Centre, Cumbria.

In addition to being based on the fashion department, you will also be assisting the Ground Floor Manager across all departments.

This is a great opportunity for you if you have a background in retail sales and ladies’ fashion together with good admin skills and team leader / supervisory experience.

• Team Leadership:
  Motivating staff, providing coaching, and managing employee performance to exceed sales goals.
• Sales:
  Assisting and advising customers in the fashion department.
• Operational Oversight:
  Managing daily floor tasks, including opening/closing, floor walks, and staff rotas.
• Visual Merchandising:
  Maintaining our high standards, replenishing stock, and ensuring displays are accurate.
• Customer
  
  Experience:
  
  Resolving customer complaints and providing high-quality service.
• Training & Compliance:
  Supporting training and onboarding new hires.

• Experience:
  
  Previous retail sales and supervisory experience. Someone who can lead from the front.
• Skills:
  
  Excellent communication, leadership, and administration.
• Product:
  An interest in and knowledge of a wide range of products.
• A starting salary of £13.50 per hour (negotiable for the right person).
• Working 30 or 35 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, which includes Saturdays. OR you can opt for 2 or 3 days per week if that suits you better (it will include Saturdays).