Assistant Store Manager in Glasgow

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Description

We are hiring for an Assistant Store Manager to join one of our exciting NEW stores opening in Glasgow in Spring 2026 at Silverburn Shopping Centre. This is a brand‑new store. As the new assistant store manager, and alongside the new store manager, you will be heavily involved in the selection and recruitment of your new team. Until the store opens, you will be based in another nearby store to undergo your training. An Assistant Manager will be responsible for assisting the Store Manager with the store’s day‑to‑day responsibilities. You will take on managerial tasks such as overseeing employees, modelling effective leadership and offering excellent customer service. A primary responsibility is to carry out the Manager’s role in their absence. You will utilise this role to acquire and develop the Store Manager’s duties and ultimately be in training to advance to this position. We invest in training and development. Our aim is to build an environment where employees can achieve, develop, and progress. You will be supported with regular 1‑2‑1s, training, and support and given all the tools to thrive.

About You

• Proven experience in fashion retail, ideally in a managerial role within a fast‑paced environment
• A strong track record of leading, motivating, and developing high‑performing teams
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to thrive under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Exceptional organisational skills and a customer‑first mindset
• A deep understanding of the fashion industry and current market trends

Why Footasylum?

We’ve been on a journey, growing significantly over the last few years. We are vibrant, engaged and performing well. Innovation is key to our business, and we have been looking at how we deliver value to our wider Retail estate. We want to create a place for colleagues to do their best work, and you will have the opportunity to influence our decisions, help define Retail standards across the Estate and contribute to a happy and healthy working environment.

Diversity

We recognise and value the importance of diversity to help make sure we have lots of different perspectives when we are providing services to our colleagues and customers. We know that this will help us build a great service that our customers will love. Diversity for us is also, importantly, about building happy teams full of people that want to learn and want to be inspired by each other and our different experiences.

Recruitment Process

We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit, we will invite you for a face‑to‑face chat about the role and to see if we are a good fit for you. We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you, and why you feel this is the opportunity for you.

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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development
• Retail