Assistant Store Manager

Dovetail Recruitment Ltd

Assistant Store Manager – Luxury Retail

Location: Plymouth, Devon
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, discussed at interview

Assistant Manager – Plymouth | Family-Owned Boutique Retail

Are you an experienced retail supervisor or assistant manager looking to step into a premium, consultative retail environment?

We’re recruiting an Assistant Manager to join a well-established, family-owned boutique jeweller in Plymouth. This is a rare opportunity to work in a supportive, hands-on environment where your sales, leadership, and customer skills can make a real impact. Full JET Jewellery Training is provided, making this an excellent step for those looking to move into the luxury jewellery sector.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Support the Store Manager with daily store operations
  • Lead from the front on the shop floor and drive personal sales performance
  • Motivate and coach your team to achieve sales targets and KPIs
  • Deliver exceptional, relationship-led customer service
  • Maintain high visual merchandising and operational standards
  • Assist with stock control, security, and accurate stock management
  • Support rota planning, including weekend cover

About You

  • Experience as an Assistant Manager, Supervisor, or Senior Sales Advisor
  • Background in retail: luxury, premium, fashion, beauty, accessories, or jewellery
  • Strong personal sales record and KPI experience
  • Confident leading by example on the shop floor
  • Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and developing a team
  • Hands-on, professional, and customer-focused

We welcome candidates looking to transition into jewellery from other premium retail sectors, your sales and leadership experience is what matters most.

Why Apply?

  • Competitive salary + annual performance-related bonus (discussed at interview)
  • Full JET Jewellery Training (industry-recognised qualification)
  • 29 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Work in a supportive, boutique environment with genuine career progression opportunities
  • Opportunity to be involved in the creative side of the business and build long-term customer relationships

We’re happy to discuss salary expectations early in the process.

Working Hours

  • Monday to Saturday: 8:45am – 6:00pm
  • Thursday: rota (early / late shift, up to 8:00pm)
  • Sunday: 10:15am – 4:30pm
  • Includes one full weekend off and one additional weekend off roughly every 6 weeks

Apply Now

If you’re ready to step into a hands-on, premium retail leadership role in a boutique, family-owned environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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