Assistant Manager | Southampton | Retail | £28,000 + Bonus

Are you an experienced Assistant Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional retail experiences? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business in Southampton, where your leadership will help shape the success of a high-performing store.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Retail Assistant Manager who thrives in a customer-focused environment and is looking to take the next step in their retail management career.

What's on offer:

Salary of £28,000 per annum

Performance-related bonus scheme

Generous staff discount across a wide range of products

33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with options to purchase more

Pension scheme and private medical cover

Access to a variety of lifestyle and wellbeing perks

Opportunities for progression within a supportive, inclusive environment

The Role - Assistant Manager:

As an Assistant Manager, you'll support the Store Manager in driving store performance and leading the team to success. You'll be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day operations run smoothly, while maintaining a strong focus on customer service excellence, sales leadership, and visual merchandising standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Support all aspects of store operations and retail management

Drive and lead the team to achieve sales targets and KPIs

Deliver consistent customer service excellence throughout the store

Lead and inspire a team through effective team management, training, and coaching

Ensure the store is commercially strong through exceptional visual merchandising and stock management

Take ownership of operational processes including P&L responsibility, compliance, and audits

Assist with recruitment and training of new team members

About You:

To succeed in this Assistant Manager role, you will need a strong background in retail, ideally in fashion, sports, or outdoor sectors. You'll have excellent communication and leadership skills, a hands-on approach, and a passion for creating an engaging store environment.

We are looking for someone with:

Previous experience as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor in a retail setting

Proven success in sales leadership and team motivation

A customer-first mindset and excellent service standards

Strong commercial awareness and a keen eye for detail

A passion for coaching, development, and people performance

This Assistant Manager opportunity is perfect for someone ready to progress their retail management journey, with the support of a business that values ambition, development, and strong leadership.

Apply today to explore your next step in retail.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

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