Retail Assistant Manager in Riverhead

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are… When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Our studios are considered one of the foremost motion picture and television production and post-production facilities in the world. They inform, engage, and transport audiences to new worlds. The key to that lies with our Studio Operations group, which includes areas like soundstage/backlot set rentals, events, design, culinary, construction, landscaping and much more. Whether it’s hosting an unforgettable studio tour, creating an optimal workspace, or equipping talent to tell the best stories, these teams lay the foundation for the memorable experiences we provide.

Your New Role: Oxford Street is about to become home to a flagship shop that redefines the retail experience. Our official Harry Potter Shop will blend iconic storytelling with world-class retail standards, creating a destination that delights fans and sets a benchmark for immersive shopping. We’re looking for an Assistant Store Manager to take shared ownership of day-to-day operations; ensuring smooth processes on the shop floor and back of house whilst delivering an exceptional customer experience in one of London’s most prestigious locations. Join us and help shape a new chapter in retail innovation.

Harry Potter Shop Oxford Street sits alongside world-class attractions and retail experiences including Warner Bros Studio Tour London, Warner Bros Studio Tour Tokyo, Harry Potter Shop King’s Cross, and Flagship stores in New York, Chicago and Harajuku.

Your Role Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with the Store Manager and leadership team to achieve sales, profit, and operational KPIs.
• Align team efforts with business objectives, ensuring clarity on targets and priorities.
• Oversee daily operations, maintaining consistent standards across shop floor and back-of-house.
• Drive commercial performance through weekly sales analysis and informed decision-making.
• Recruit, develop, and motivate a high-performing team with a strong customer-first mindset.
• Champion exceptional service by leading from the front, optimizing conversion rates and average spend.
• Ensure premium merchandising standards and use storytelling techniques to create immersive customer experiences.
• Monitor performance metrics, customer feedback, and mystery shop results to identify and implement improvements.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety, loss prevention, and emergency procedures, safeguarding staff and customers.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience in retail operations or similar role.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to analyse sales data.
• Experience managing large teams and fostering collaboration.
• Proficiency with POS and stock management systems.
• Exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• IT literate and adaptable to new technologies.
• Ability to deliver high standards of customer service.
• Proactive approach to driving sales and operational improvements.
• Well-organised and detail-oriented mindset.

Working Pattern: This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, on a seven-day rota including weekends and Bank Holidays. Working hours are between 7am and 10pm.

Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

How We Get Things Done… This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD: Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law. If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.