Deputy Store Manager

Deputy Store Manager | High-Volume Retail | Aberystwyth | Up to £55,000 + Bonus

Ready for your next step into Store Management?

Zachary Daniels Retail Recruitment is partnering with a leading UK retailer to recruit a Deputy Store Manager for a high-volume store in Aberystwyth.

This is a genuine career development opportunity for an ambitious Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Operations Manager or Department Manager who is ready to take the next step towards Store Management. You'll work closely with an experienced leadership team, gaining exposure to all areas of store operations while building the skills and experience needed to progress into a Store Manager role.

You'll play a key role in leading a large-scale retail operation, driving commercial performance, developing teams and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving sales, profitability, productivity and commercial KPIs

• Supporting the leadership of a high-volume retail operation while maintaining strong customer and brand standards

• Coaching, developing and motivating large teams across the store

• Creating an outstanding customer experience

• Building talent pipelines and succession plans for future growth

• Supporting the management of payroll, costs and operational budgets

• Driving stock, visual merchandising and operational standards

• Using trading data and customer insight to identify opportunities and improve performance

• Leading teams through peak trading periods and operational change

• Working closely with the Store Manager and senior leadership team on key business initiatives

About You

We're looking for an experienced Deputy Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, Operations Manager, Department Manager or similar retail leader from a fast-paced, customer-focused environment such as fashion, supermarket, DIY, big-box or general retail.

You'll bring:

• Strong experience within a high-volume retail environment

• Experience leading sizeable teams and developing future leaders

• A proven track record of delivering commercial results

• Excellent people leadership and coaching skills

• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to make data-driven decisions

• A hands-on approach with the ambition to progress into Store Management

• The resilience and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer?

• Up to £55,000 + competitive bonus

• A genuine pathway to Store Manager

• Structured development and leadership training

• Exposure to all aspects of running a high-volume retail operation

• Long-term career progression within a growing retail business

• The opportunity to make a significant commercial and people impact within the local community

If you're an ambitious retail leader looking for a genuine opportunity to step into Store Management, we'd love to hear from you. This role is designed for someone who wants more responsibility, broader exposure and a clear route to the next stage of their retail leadership career.

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