Assistant Manager in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Assistant Manager | Salisbury | Fashion & Outdoor Retail | £28,000 + Bonus

Are you an experienced Assistant Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader looking for your next step in retail management?

We're recruiting for an Assistant Manager to join a successful retail business in Salisbury. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing retailer specialising in fashion, lifestyle and outdoor products, offering a competitive salary, annual bonus and excellent benefits.

You'll work closely with the Store Manager to lead the team, drive sales performance and deliver an exceptional customer experience. We're looking for a hands-on, commercially minded retail manager who enjoys developing people, achieving targets and maintaining high store standards.

What's in it for you?

• £28,000 salary plus annual bonus potential of up to £2,000
• Generous staff discount, with 40-60% off selected leading outdoor brands
• 33 days' annual holiday, with the option to buy additional days
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility)
• One paid volunteer day each year to support a charity of your choice
• Ongoing training, development and leadership support
• Expert training sessions delivered by leading brands
• Free, confidential wellbeing support
• Access to additional savings on groceries, travel, gym memberships and everyday spending

The Role: Assistant Manager

As Assistant Manager, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the store, supporting the Store Manager to deliver commercial success and create a positive, high-performing team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Store Manager in leading, motivating and developing the retail team
• Driving sales, profitability and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Delivering excellent customer service and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Coaching and developing colleagues to maximise their performance
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and ongoing training
• Maintaining high standards of visual merchandising, stock presentation and store operations
• Taking responsibility for the store in the Store Manager's absence
• Monitoring stock levels and supporting effective stock management
• Leading by example and creating an engaging, positive working environment

About You

To be successful in this Assistant Manager role, you'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as an Assistant Manager, Supervisor, Team Leader or Senior Sales Assistant within retail
• Experience leading, coaching or developing a team
• A strong commercial mindset with the ability to drive sales and achieve retail KPIs
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• A passion for delivering outstanding customer service
• A proactive, hands-on approach to retail management
• The confidence to take responsibility and lead a team in a fast-paced store environment

Experience within fashion, outdoor, sports, footwear, lifestyle or premium retail would be advantageous.

Ready for your next retail management opportunity?

If you're an ambitious retail professional looking to develop your management career with a business that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today!

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