Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager | New Store Opening | Kings Cross | Retail | Up to £32,000 plus bonus

Zachary Daniels are exclusively recruiting for an Assistant Store Manager for a customer-focused, premium retail brand opening an exciting new store in Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross.

Located within one of London's most vibrant destinations, this new store will offer a dynamic and inspiring shopping experience, combining established best-selling products with exciting trend-led additions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing brand with a loyal customer base and a strong people-first culture.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Store Manager include:

• Deliver exceptional customer service and create an engaging in-store experience

• Support the Store Manager with daily store and shop floor operations

• Lead, motivate, and develop the team to achieve sales targets

• Manage and support Sales Assistants, Key Holders, and Supervisors

• Assist with recruitment, training, coaching, and staff development

• Manage rotas, performance, and employee relations issues

• Drive commercial performance through strong visual merchandising

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and back-of-house organisation

• Oversee cash handling, reconciliation, and banking procedures

• Liaise with Head Office and wider business teams to support store performance

• Support sales growth through commercial ideas and strategic initiatives

We are looking for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, enjoys developing people and can bring energy, commercial awareness and exceptional customer service to the shop floor every day.

As an Assistant Store Manager, you will be a visible and credible leader within the store, acting as a role model for the team while creating an environment where both customers and colleagues feel inspired and engaged.

What we are looking for:

• Previous retail management

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent customer service and communication abilities

• Commercial awareness with a sales-driven mindset

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and reliable

• A positive, energetic, and hands-on approach to leadership

We are looking for an Assistant Store Manager who is ambitious, highly organised, commercially aware and passionate about retail. You will be someone who leads by example, thrives on delivering results and is excited by the opportunity to grow with an expanding brand.

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