Assistant Manager Designate

Quest Search and Selection LtdLondonreedpublished 09/23/2026
Must-have:E-CommerceLead

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Manager Designate to join a leading brand. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate retail leader who enjoys delivering exceptional customer experiences, developing high-performing teams and driving commercial performance.

Based at a Central London store, you will also support other locations across the area when required, providing strong leadership and operational support.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised lifestyle brand with ambitious growth plans.

Key responsibilities of this Assistant Manager Designate:

  • Lead and motivate the team to deliver excellent customer experiences.
  • Support the Store Managers' in building a positive, collaborative team culture.
  • Drive store performance, sales, KPIs, operations and compliance.
  • Maintain high visual merchandising, stock and operational standards.
  • Support the achievement of store targets and commercial goals.
  • Coach and develop team members through regular feedback and support.
  • Ensure accurate administration, stock control, cash handling, health & safety and compliance.

To be successful in your application for this Assistant Manager Designate:

  • Ideally having an experience as Department/Deputy/Assistant Manager or Supervisor experience within a customer-focused environment.
  • Experience in fashion, retail, hospitality or other premium customer-facing sectors.
  • Flexible to travel and work in central London and cover any absence, sickness, new store openings etc.
  • Strong operational, stock management and accuracy skills.
  • Ability to coach, share knowledge and support team development.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and IT skills.

Benefits included in this Assistant Manager Designate position:

  • Annual leave
  • Pension scheme
  • Wellness benefits
  • Bonus potential of over 10%
  • Employee discount
  • Company and team events
  • Training and development opportunities

If you have the right experience for this opportunity of Assistant Manager Designate , please do not hesitate to apply with your CV & quoting the reference no. JO-2609-115527

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.