Assistant Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
East Ayrshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£35,000 / year
CATEGORY
Retail Management
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SKILLS

Retail Management Customer Service Sales Team Leadership Decision-making Problem-solving Stock Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Lead with Confidence, Grow Your Career – Become an Assistant Store Manager

Location: Unit 6 Queens Drive Retail Park, Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire KA1 3XB

Hours per Week: 39 hours

️Shift pattern: Full-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, we can discuss this further at interview.

Salary: Up to £35,000 Per Annum

About the Role

At [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], our customers and our teams are at the heart of everything we do. Loved for our accessible health and beauty, value, variety, expert advice & top-notch service.

If you love leading teams, delivering excellent customer service, and driving sales, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll work alongside the Store Manager to:

  • Recruit, inspire & motivate a passionate team to exceed targets.
  • Drive sales through promotions, excellent merchandising, and stock control.
  • Create a fun, engaging environment for both customers and colleagues.
  • Ensure operational excellence, including audits, budgets, and stock management.

What you’ll need to succeed

  • Previous experience in retail management, ideally 1+ years
  • Passion for customer service & sales.
  • Strong decision-making & problem-solving skills.
  • A results-driven mindset with a love for hitting targets.
  • Willingness to carry out piercing services for our customers – with full training provided (Optional)

Your Rewards & Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus – up to 25% of your salary
  • 30% staff discount
  • Up to 33 days annual leave
  • Career growth & training opportunities
  • Exciting competitions, rewards & team events
  • Get instant access to Stream. A tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.

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