Assistant Store Manager

FOOTASYLUM Stockton-On-Tees, England, United Kingdom

We are hiring for an Assistant Store Manager to join one of our exciting NEW stores opening later this year based at Wellington Square Shopping Centre, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS18 1QX.

Please note: As an Assistant Store Manager at this new store opening in the shopping centre, you will join the business as soon as possible to undergo training (likely to take place in another nearby store) and you will be involved in the selection process for this new stores team.

There will be an established team in place, and you will work directly with them to help create the best customer shopping experience possible. Footasylum values and supports its front-end retail staff.

Responsibilities

An Assistant Manager will be responsible for assisting the Store Manager with the stores day-to-day responsibilities. You will undertake managerial tasks such as overseeing employees, modelling effective leadership, and delivering excellent customer service. A primary responsibility is to carry out the Managers role in their absence. You will use this role to gain and develop a Store Managers duties and progress toward this position.

We invest in our training and development. This role includes regular 1-2-1s, training and support, and access to tools to help you thrive and feel empowered on your journey with us. We have a track record of progression, support, and training across our teams, with many examples of people progressing within the business. Your development is paramount, and we aim to help you achieve your goals.

About You

Were looking for someone who is passionate about fashion retail and aligned with our company values. The ideal Assistant Store Manager will bring:

• Proven experience in fashion retail, ideally in a managerial role within a fast-paced environment
• A strong track record of leading, motivating, and developing high-performing teams
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to thrive under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Exceptional organisational skills and a customer-first mindset
• A deep understanding of the fashion industry and current market trends

Ideal for candidates currently working as a Deputy Store Manager, Retail Operations Supervisor, Store Management Associate, Assistant Retail Manager, or Sales Floor Manager.

Why Footasylum?

We are growing and evolving; we value innovation and delivering value to our wider Retail estate. We aim to create a place for colleagues to do their best work, influence decisions, and contribute to a positive working environment.

Diversity

We value diversity to bring different perspectives in serving colleagues and customers. Diversity helps us build a great service our customers will love.

Recruitment process

We review applications on an individual basis. If we feel you would be a good fit, we will invite you for a face-to-face chat about the role to determine fit. We value open and honest conversations in a friendly environment. We want to learn about you and why you feel this is the opportunity for you.