Assistant Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.
We’re looking for a confident and customer-focused Assistant Manager to join our team. This is a key leadership role in supporting the Store Manager, driving commercial success, and ensuring every customer enjoys an exceptional experience. If you’re passionate about retail, love motivating teams, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
About The Role
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days.
As Assistant Manager, you’ll play a vital role in the day-to-day running of the store. You’ll lead by example, inspire your team, and create a positive, knowledgeable, and solution-focused environment that reflects our values. You’ll also take on the responsibilities of the Store Manager in their absence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Successful candidate will be required to undertake an Amtra qualification to enable them to prescribe animal medicines.
- Driving store sales and margin performance through innovative thinking
- Collaborating on the creation and delivery of the store’s sales budget and business plan
- Ensuring visual merchandising standards are met and stock availability is maximised
- Leading seasonal promotions and local events with creativity and customer focus
- Putting customers first by ensuring every interaction is friendly, respectful, and solution-oriented
- Recruiting, onboarding, and developing team members who embody our values
- Managing stock integrity, store audits, and financial controls with accuracy
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety and company policies
About You
- Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within a retail or customer-facing environment
- Experience managing stock, merchandising, and delivering commercial targets
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of retail operations, including sales, stock control, and customer service
- Confident interpreting financial data and managing budgets
- Solid IT skills and awareness of Health & Safety and GDPR compliance
- A natural ability to lead, motivate, and inspire others
- You’ll be proactive, approachable, and solution-focused, with a flexible and team-oriented attitude. A passion for delivering outstanding customer service and driving continuous improvement is key
What We Offer
Scottish Widows contributory pension - company will match up to 5%
Up to 25% colleague discount in store
Free parking on site
33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
Excellent training and development opportunities
Plenty of career progression opportunities
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
Comprehensive colleague benefits
Enhanced Family Leave Policies
We may close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.