Assistant Manager
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Ilkley, West Yorkshire |
| Area | Yorkshire, UK |
| Sector | Retail Operations - Deputy / Assistant Manager |
| Salary | GBP26000.00 - GBP29000.00 per annum + Benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
| Job Ref | BBBH34673_1760084848 |
- Description
Assistant Manager | Ilkley | Up to £27,000 + Bonus | Fashion Retail
Are you an experienced Assistant Manager ready to take the next step in your retail management journey? Zachary Daniels is recruiting for a driven and inspiring Assistant Manager to join a vibrant fashion retail brand in Ilkley. This is your chance to thrive in a leadership role, supporting the Store Manager in delivering exceptional results through strong sales leadership, brilliant team management, and a passion for customer service excellence.
You'll help drive the success of the store by taking ownership of performance, leading daily operations, and ensuring the team delivers a seamless customer experience. Your role will be key in contributing to store profitability and supporting the development of your team through hands-on recruitment & training.
What's in it for you?
- Salary up to £27,000 + bonus
- Generous staff discount and uniform allowance
- Holiday allowance and long service recognition
- Monthly store achievement awards
- Perkbox benefits, including phone contract discounts
- Contributions towards dental and eye care
Your Role as Assistant Manager:
- Deliver excellence across all areas of retail management, including operations, stock, and customer experience
- Lead and support a motivated team through effective team management and daily coaching
- Take ownership of store KPIs and assist in P&L responsibility to drive commercial success
- Implement engaging visual merchandising to reflect the brand and attract
- customers
- Support with recruitment & training, helping build a skilled, confident team
- Step up in the absence of the Store Manager, taking full accountability when required
- Provide clear direction and hands-on support to ensure customer service excellence is delivered at every touchpoint
About You:
- Experience as an Assistant Manager, Department Manager, or Floor Manager within a busy retail environment
- A natural leader with strong sales leadership skills and the ability to inspire others
- Proven track record in team management, coaching, and driving performance
- Commercially aware with a keen understanding of KPIs and P&L responsibility
- Creative eye for visual merchandising and maintaining high standards across the shop floor
- Passionate about developing others through effective recruitment & training
- Friendly, confident, and committed to delivering customer service excellence
If you're ready to grow your career in retail, take on more responsibility, and help lead a fantastic team to success, this could be your ideal next step. Apply today with your latest CV and discover how you can be part of something great.
Zachary Daniels is a specialist retail recruitment consultancy connecting great talent with amazing brands.
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