Assistant Retail Manager
18 days ago
Manchester
We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading high-street jewellery brand for an Assistant Store Manager. Currently seeking a proactive, organised, and commercially driven Assistant Store Manager to join their successful team in their new opening at Manchester Airport. This is an exciting opportunity for a retail leader who thrives on motivating teams, delivering exceptional customer service, and ensuring smooth day-to-day store operations. If you're passionate about retail and want to work with a globally recognised brand (without the corporate feel), this could be the ideal role for you. What’s in it for you? • Highly competitive base salary, • Monthly bonus of a percentage of targets if KPI's achieved, • Generous team discount, • Annual jewellery uniform allowance to express your individuality, • Access to a fantastic range of perks and discounts through an online platform, • Wellbeing support via Retail Trust (legal, financial, emotional support), • Regular incentives, team events, and recognition throughout the year About the Role You’ll report directly to the Store Manager and play a key role in leading a high-performing team. Responsibilities include: • Supporting and coaching the in-store team to achieve KPIs and deliver unforgettable customer experiences, • Leading retail operations – including stock management, scheduling, store security and sales reporting, • Taking ownership of the store in the manager’s absence, • Creating an engaging, sales-driven environment through floor leadership, • Becoming a product expert and inspiring your team through development and motivation The Ideal Candidate Will Have: • Experience in a retail leadership role (Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or similar), • A proven track record of driving store performance and achieving sales targets, • Strong people management and communication skills, • A hands-on approach to coaching, motivating, and developing a team, • A love for stylish, quality products and a flair for visual merchandising, • The ability to adapt in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment