Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager | Outdoor Retailer | Lake District | £27,000 + Bonus

Are you passionate about the outdoors and ready to support a thriving retail team? Zachary Daniels is recruiting for an Assistant Manager to join a well-known outdoor retailer in the Lake District. If you have retail leadership experience and a love for adventure, this is the perfect opportunity to combine your passions with your career.

As an Assistant Manager, you'll support the Store Manager in driving sales, team motivation, and delivering outstanding customer service while ensuring an exceptional shopping experience. This is a fantastic chance to join a brand that values its people and encourages personal development.

Assistant Manager Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £27,000

• Monthly performance-based bonus

• Generous employee discount across the company

• Seasonal uniform allowance

• Wellbeing and mental health initiatives

• Long service and monthly awards for outstanding performance

• Opportunities to develop your retail career with a forward-thinking brand

Assistant Manager Responsibilities:

• Support the Store Manager in leading, motivating, and inspiring the team to deliver excellent customer service

• Help drive retail performance through sales support and operational excellence

• Assist with stock control, budgets, and audit procedures

• Keep the team engaged with technical product knowledge to enhance customer experience

• Support visual merchandising to showcase the brand's products and create an inviting store environment

• Assist with recruitment, training, and development of the team to maintain a high-performance culture

• Report on sales trends and team performance to the Store Manager

Experience & Qualifications:

• A passion for the outdoors and an interest in outdoor products

• Proven retail experience in a supervisory or assistant management role

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to analyse retail trends, sales, and competitor activity

• Track record of supporting sales growth, managing KPIs, and improving store performance

• Experience with stock management, training, and visual merchandising

• Fashion retail experience is a plus but not essential - passion and leadership matter most

This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Manager looking to join a respected outdoor retailer and progress their retail career. Whether you're experienced or ready to take the next step in leadership, we want to hear from you.

Ready to support and lead? APPLY TODAY with your most up-to-date CV!

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.