About the Role
Assistant Manager | Poole | £33,000 plus Benefits Zachary Daniels is thrilled to be partnering with an exciting, trend-led fashion retailer in Poole. This is a great opportunity to take full ownership of the store and play a key role in building, leading, and developing a high-performing team within a fast-paced, commercially driven fashion retail environment. We are seeking a highly experienced, commercially driven Assistant Manager with a strong fashion retail background. This role requires a proven leader who can operate with full autonomy, drive performance, and deliver exceptional results from the outset. Key Responsibilities for the Assistant Manager: Support with store operations and maintain exceptional standards from day one Support in the recruitment and leading a high-performing team aligned to brand values and commercial expectations Drive sales performance, KPIs, and profitability through strong commercial trading and decision-making Deliver an outstanding customer experience with a consistent focus on service excellence Support in the management of all aspects of staffing, rotas, and payroll within agreed budgets Coach, develop, and inspire the team to maximise performance and engagement Analyse store performance and implement clear, effective action plans to drive results Ensure visual merchandising standards consistently reflect brand direction and commercial goals Maintain smooth day-to-day operations including stock control, compliance, and store presentation What We're Looking For: Proven experience as an Assistant Manager within a fast-paced fashion retail environment Strong track record of delivering KPIs, sales growth, and operational excellence A confident, hands-on leader who thrives on accountability and ownership Strong commercial acumen with the ability to make data-driven decisions Passion for fashion retail with a customer-first, trend-aware mindset Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and drive high performance Highly organised, resilient, and comfortable working in a new store opening environment Assistant Manager Benefits: Competitive Salary: Up to £33,000 basic salary Career Growth: Genuine progression opportunities within a growing fashion retailer Supportive Culture: Open, collaborative and high-energy working environment Ready to Take the Next Step? If you are a highly experienced assistant Manager ready for your next challenge, APPLY TODAY with your most up-to-date CV. BH36180