Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager focuses on supporting the store manager with daily store operations to help achieve sales targets and core kpis.

What the role involves

• Supporting the Store Manager with daily store operations to help achieve sales targets and core KPIs.
• Leading and guide colleagues on the shop floor, allocating tasks, supporting service delivery, and maintaining JD standards throughout the day.
• Assisting with coaching and development, offering real-time feedback and reinforcing expectations set by the Store Manager.
• Maintaining JD’s high presentation and operational standards, including availability, pricing accuracy, tidy displays, and a safe environment.
• Carry out core operational duties such as cash handling support, till checks, delivery processing, stock audits, and opening/closing routines — escalating issues appropriately.

Skills and requirements

• Develop talent, and elevate the customer experience, ensuring the store delivers the premium JD standard every single day.
• Previous experience in a retail management or supervisory role, such as Assistant Store Manager or Supervisor, demonstrating readiness to support leadership.
• Develop, and motivate staff while reinforcing store priorities.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide.

Confirmed role details

• You support from the front — motivating your team, driving performance alongside the Store Manager, and ensuring every shift delivers strong results.

Candidate fit

• retail leadership, commercial awareness, organisation, and customer focus