Assistant Store Manager
  • England,South East,West Sussex,Chichester
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £28,500 - £30,500 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionQuest 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.
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