Assistant Store Manager - Beauty Retail
£26-30k per annum | Monthly Bonus | Trafford Centre, Manchester
We're looking for an experienced Assistant Store Manager from the beauty or cosmetics retail sector to join a busy retail team at the Trafford Centre.
This is a hands-on management role combining team leadership, commercial performance and store operations. You'll work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales, develop colleagues and maintain high retail standards.
What's on Offer?
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Basic salary: £26-30k per annum depending on experince + Bonus
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5 days per week, with 7.5-hour shifts.
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1-hour unpaid lunch break.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
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Monitoring daily and weekly sales performance against targets.
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Producing reports covering sales, stock availability and productivity.
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Tracking retail KPIs, including ATV, UPT and individual performance.
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Leading, coaching and developing the store team.
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Conducting regular one-to-ones and managing performance.
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Supporting stock control, deliveries, replenishment and visual merchandising.
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Managing store operations, staff scheduling and payroll.
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Maintaining high standards of customer service and product knowledge.
What We're Looking For
Previous experience as an Assistant Store Manager or Assistant Business Manager within beauty or cosmetics retail is strongly preferred.
We would also consider an experienced Team Leader ready to step into management, provided they can demonstrate strong commercial and operational experience.
You'll need:
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Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of retail KPIs.
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Experience producing and interpreting sales and stock reports.
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Confidence using Excel and retail management systems.
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Experience coaching teams and managing performance.
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Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
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Flexibility to work retail shifts, including weekends and peak trading periods.
Make-up artistry experience or formal professional make-up training would be an advantage.
Interested?
If you have beauty retail management experience, enjoy driving sales and know how to get the best out of a team, we'd like to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
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