Assistant Manager | Outdoor Retail | Lake District | £26,000

We are working with a well-established outdoor retailer to recruit an Assistant Manager for one of their stores in the Lake District.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced retail supervisor, Assistant Manager or senior sales professional who enjoys leading a team, delivering excellent customer service and has a genuine interest in the outdoors.

What's in it for you?

• £26,000 annual salary

• Staff discount

• Opportunity to work for a well-established outdoor retailer

• Career development opportunities

• A role within a passionate and knowledgeable team

The Role

As Assistant Manager, you will support the Store Manager with the day-to-day running of the store, helping to deliver outstanding customer service, develop the team and achieve commercial targets.

You'll be hands-on across the shop floor, leading by example and ensuring the store operates efficiently while creating a welcoming environment for customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Store Manager with the overall operation and performance of the store

• Leading, motivating and supporting the retail team

• Delivering excellent customer service and sharing product knowledge

• Driving sales and helping the store achieve its targets

• Supporting with staff training, development and day-to-day coaching

• Maintaining high standards of merchandising, presentation and store standards

• Taking responsibility for opening and closing the store when required

• Supporting stock management, cash handling and operational procedures

• Ensuring company policies and procedures are followed

About You

We're looking for someone with previous retail experience who is confident supporting a team and taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of a store.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous retail supervisory or management experience

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• The ability to lead, motivate and support a team

• A hands-on, commercially minded approach

• Confidence supporting store operations and achieving sales targets

• An interest in outdoor products, activities or the wider outdoor industry

• The flexibility to support the needs of a busy retail store

If you're ready to take the next step in your retail career and enjoy working in a customer-focused outdoor environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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