Assistant Retail Manager


Company:	Recruit North Ltd
Salary:	£13.50 - £14
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Whitehaven, CA28 7AL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	10 Sept 2026

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Summary

We have an opening for an Assistant Sales Manager to join the successful retail team at a department store in Whitehaven Town Centre, Cumbria.

In addition to being based on the fashion department, you will also be assisting the Ground Floor Manager across all departments.

This is a great opportunity for you if you have a background in retail sales and ladies’ fashion together with good admin skills and team leader / supervisory experience.

Your new job

Team Leadership: Motivating staff, providing coaching, and managing employee performance to exceed sales goals.

Sales: Assisting and advising customers in the fashion department.

Operational Oversight: Managing daily floor tasks, including opening/closing, floor walks, and staff rotas.

Visual Merchandising: Maintaining our high standards, replenishing stock, and ensuring displays are accurate.

Customer Experience: Resolving customer complaints and providing high-quality service.

Training & Compliance: Supporting training and onboarding new hires.

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