Assistant Manager - Retail

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 job

Team 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 you

Experience: 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 benefits

A 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.


  • Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria, England, UK
  • Salary: £13.50 per hour / Negotiable
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: Recruit Hospitality Ltd
  • Posted: 26-Mar-2026
  • Posted on: jobs4a.com