Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager | Cambridge | Lifestyle Retailer | Circa -28,000 + Benefits

Are you a passionate Assistant Manager with a love for sustainability, community and premium products? We''re working with a certified B-Corp retail brand celebrated for its dedication to sustainability, innovation and quality. With an expanding presence across the UK and exciting plans for 2025, now is the perfect time to join and contribute to their mission.

This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a meaningful retail role with a brand that puts people and planet first. If you''re looking to progress your retail career in a business with purpose, this could be the opportunity for you.

Benefits include:

• Circa -28,000 salary depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus based on company performance
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus your birthday off!
• Generous staff discount up to 60%
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme
• Wellbeing support including counselling, Headspace membership, eye tests, yoga and cycle to work
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Career development plans and structured progression
• Regular social events and team updates

What you''ll be doing:

• Supporting the Store Manager with day-to-day retail operations and performance
• Leading a passionate retail team to deliver exceptional customer experiences
• Deputising in the absence of the Store Manager
• Driving store KPIs including sales, ATV, conversion and customer satisfaction
• Maintaining high standards of visual merchandising and presentation
• Helping build community connections and support local engagement
• Supporting training, coaching and recruitment of the team
• Representing the brand''s purpose, values and sustainable mission

What we''re looking for:

• Experience as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor in a premium or lifestyle retail environment
• Strong commercial awareness and experience working towards targets and KPIs
• A natural leader with a passion for developing and motivating others
• Someone who takes pride in operational excellence and customer service
• A genuine interest in sustainability and ethical retail
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach

This Assistant Manager role in Cambridge offers a great opportunity to grow with a B-Corp retail business that is making a difference. Interviews will be held as applications come in, so early interest is encouraged.

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

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