Assistant Store Manager

Quest Search & Selection is currently recruiting an Assistant Store Manager for a globally recognised lifestyle brand, offering an exciting opportunity to help lead one of its new high-street stores.

The brand is experiencing significant international growth, with ambitious expansion plans and a strong presence in the lifestyle retail market.

Key responsibilities of this Assistant Manager:

• • Support the Store Manager in driving sales, achieving commercial targets and improving key performance indicators (KPIs).

  • Lead, inspire and develop the store team to deliver an engaging and memorable customer experience.

  • Ensure the highest standards of visual merchandising, store presentation and brand consistency.

  • Oversee day-to-day store operations, including stock management, loss prevention and compliance.

  • Coach and mentor team members, providing regular feedback to encourage development and improve performance.

  • Take ownership of key administrative responsibilities, including cash handling, staff attendance, health and safety and store maintenance.

  • Foster a positive, high-performing team culture that encourages accountability, collaboration and exceptional customer service.

To be successful in your application for this Assistant Manager:

• • Previous experience in a supervisory or management role, such as Senior Sales Advisor, Keyholder, Team

  • Leader, Supervisor, Deputy Manager or Assistant Store Manager.

  • A background in fashion, lifestyle, homeware, jewellery, beauty, hospitality or other customer-focused retail environments.

  • A passion for delivering exceptional customer service, ideally with experience in personalised, one-to-one selling.

  • Strong operational awareness, including stock accuracy, inventory management and maintaining store standards.

  • Proven ability to coach, motivate and develop team members, sharing knowledge and encouraging positive behavioural change.

  • Commercially aware, with an understanding of sales targets, KPIs and how to contribute to store performance.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage customers, support colleagues and build strong working relationships.

  • Organised, adaptable and comfortable using IT systems to support daily store operations and administration.

Benefits included in this Assistant Manager position:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working - please note this is a 32 hour contract, 5 over 7 days working and a pro-rata salary.
• Pension
• Numerous wellness benefits
• Bonus potential
• Employee discount
• Company & Team Events
• Training and development opportunities

If you have the right experience for this opportunity of Flagship Assistant Operations Manager, please do not hesitate to apply with your CV & quoting the reference no . JO-2611-115541.

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.