Retail Assistant Store Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.
JOB TITLE: Assistant Store Manager
LOCATION: Touchwood Shopping Centre, Solihull
CONTRACT: Full Time, Permanent
HOURS: 38.5 hours per week
SHIFT PATTERN: Typically Tuesday and Saturday off
PAY RATE: Starting at £28,500 per annum.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Apricot team!
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Store Manager to join our team at our exciting new store opening.
Working closely with the Store Manager, you’ll play an important role in helping to establish the store, lead the team and create an exceptional experience for every customer. You’ll bring strong fashion retail experience, a passion for delivering great customer service and the confidence to lead by example.
What you’ll be doing
As part of the store’s senior team, you’ll help drive the day-to-day performance of the store, supporting the Store Manager to achieve sales and KPI targets while maintaining the high standards we expect across our stores.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the Store Manager with the overall performance and day-to-day running of the store
Leading by example and driving sales and KPI performance
Delivering excellent customer service and encouraging the team to do the same
Motivating, coaching and mentoring the team to help them reach their potential
Supporting with recruitment, onboarding and developing new team members
Monitoring store performance and taking action where needed
Maintaining high standards of presentation and ensuring the store reflects our visual merchandising guidelines
Ensuring all necessary paperwork and administration is completed accurately and on time
Supporting the team to maintain excellent operational standards
Providing support and leadership in the Store Manager’s absence
Helping to create a positive, inclusive and enjoyable environment for both our customers and our team
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is confident leading a team and enjoys the pace and variety of fashion retail.
You’ll ideally have:
Previous management or supervisory experience within retail
Experience working with sales targets and KPIs
Strong customer service skills
Experience supporting recruitment and developing team members
A passion for fashion and an interest in our brand
Excellent communication and organisational skills
The ability to motivate and inspire others
A proactive and positive approach
The ability to multitask and work well under pressure
Flexibility and adaptability
A willingness to learn and develop
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who leads by example, enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in delivering great results.
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something new and help establish our store from the very beginning. You’ll have the opportunity to make your mark, develop your leadership skills and be part of a team that represents the Apricot brand to our customers.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know. We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive.
We’d love to hear from you - good luck!