Are you looking for a hands‑on role with a clear path to Store Manager?Assistant Manager - Flooring & Carpets (Southborough)Full‑time | £34,000 + benefits | Career progression to Store ManagerAbout UsWe're a friendly, family‑run flooring and carpet business with a strong reputation for exceptional customer service and expert aftercare. With plans to open a second store, we're looking for a proactive Assistant Manager to join our Southborough team. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the business and progress into a Store Manager role.The RoleThis is a varied, customer‑facing role supporting the Store Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the shop and operations.You will:
Supervise the Retail Assistant and provide coverPlan the fitting schedule and manage fitters and subcontractorsVisit customers' homes to offer flooring advice (training provided)Help customers make informed product choicesHandle customer complaints professionallyEnsure smooth day-to-day store operationsSupport the Operations Manager with insights and analysisAttend networking events and exhibitions to help drive growth
What We're Looking For
No flooring experience required - full training provided!Strong organisational skills and attention to detailExperience supervising staffCalm, professional approachExcellent customer service skillsGood IT proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook)QuickBooks experience (advantage)Full driving licence
Why Join Us?
Salary: £34,000 (review after probation and annually)Hours: Monday-Friday + two Saturdays per monthLocation: Southborough with occasional travelClear career progression to Store ManagerBenefits: paid lunch breaks, private medical insurance (after probation), staff discount, pension scheme, 28 days' holiday (incl. bank holidays), birthday off every year
How to ApplyIf you're looking for a role where you can build a long-term career in a supportive family business, apply with your CV today. ....Read more...
Assistant Store ManagerOur client is a leading menswear retailer, they have stores/concessions across the UK and have been operating for over 75 years.The business is expanding further, and they are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to join the team at their menswear store based within Metrocentre, Unit 21 Lower Platinum Mall, St Michaels Way, Gateshead, NE11 9YG.This is a superb opportunity to join a well-established yet ever-growing company, in a managerial position.Dynamic individuals are sought and will be responsible for assisting the Store Manager manage the store and team, help organise staff rotas, sales and customer service, merchandising stock, plus use of till and card machine.Salary / Benefits:They offer a competitive basic salary -
£26,832 basic, plus excellent bonus and commission.Commission scheme is payable on team sales, not an individual target.28 days holiday.Workplace pension scheme.Staff discount scheme.Full training on all their stock.
Hours:
40 hours per week between store opening times.
To be considered for this opportunity you must have Managerial experience within a fashion retail environment.Great career prospects await the successful candidate!*PLEASE NOTE – by applying to this position, you agree for your CV to be submitted to our client, who shall contact you directly, should your application make their short-list. You also agree to our Privacy Policy: acapella-recruitment.co.uk./privacy-policy.html which can be found on our website.....Read more...
Store Manager – Fashion & Lifestyle RetailLancashire Coast (Cleveleys area)£30,000 – £35,000 + benefits
We’re recruiting for an experienced Store Manager to lead a well-established retail store in a busy coastal location.
This is a great opportunity to join a stable and successful business with a strong customer base and consistent footfall. The store offers a broad product range across fashion and lifestyle, with a real focus on customer experience and standards.
This role would suit an established Store Manager, or a strong Assistant Manager ready to step up, from a fashion, lifestyle or other fast-paced retail environment.
Key responsibilities:
Lead, coach and develop a team in a fast-paced retail environment
Drive sales performance and deliver against store KPIs
Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and presentation
Oversee day-to-day operations including stock and processes
Create a positive and engaged team culture
What we’re looking for:
Experience managing or supporting a busy retail store
Background in fashion, lifestyle or high-volume retail
Strong leadership and people management skills
Commercially aware with a hands-on approach
Passion for delivering excellent customer service
What’s on offer:
Opportunity to lead a high-footfall, established store
Supportive and people-focused business
Long-term stability and career development potential
For more information, apply in confidence.
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We have an opening for an Assistant Sales Manager to join the successful retail team at a department store in Whitehaven Town Centre, Cumbria.In addition to being based on the fashion department, you will also be assisting the Ground Floor Manager across all departments.This is a great opportunity for you if you have a background in retail sales and ladies’ fashion together with good admin skills and team leader / supervisory experience.Your new jobTeam Leadership: Motivating staff, providing coaching, and managing employee performance to exceed sales goals.Sales: Assisting and advising customers in the fashion department.Operational Oversight: Managing daily floor tasks, including opening/closing, floor walks, and staff rotas.Visual Merchandising: Maintaining our high standards, replenishing stock, and ensuring displays are accurate.Customer Experience: Resolving customer complaints and providing high-quality service.Training & Compliance: Supporting training and onboarding new hires.About youExperience: Previous retail sales and supervisory experience. Someone who can lead from the front.Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and administration.Product: An interest in and knowledge of a wide range of products.Salary and benefitsA starting salary of £13.50 per hour (negotiable for the right person).Working 30 or 35 hours per week over 4 or 5 days which includes Saturdays.Staff discounts.Free parking.Supportive management.Great working environment.....Read more...
