Assistant Manager - Menswear

Assistant Manager – Menswear

Leicester

Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week (Weekend Availability Required)

£27,000 – £29,000 (DOE) + Benefits

Are you a confident retail professional ready to take the next step in your management career within premium menswear?

We’re working with a fast-growing UK menswear and formalwear retailer, known for stylish, contemporary collections that combine modern fashion with timeless tailoring. With a strong focus on customer experience and high in-store standards, they are now looking for an Assistant Manager to support their Leicester showroom.

Why Join This Company?

• Competitive salary up to £29,000 (DOE)
• Staff discount on menswear collections
• Company pension scheme
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and development
• Work with a growing, style-led UK brand
• Supportive and fast-paced retail environment

The Role

As Assistant Manager, you’ll support the Showroom Manager in delivering a high-performing store, ensuring excellent customer service and strong commercial results.

You will:

• Support day-to-day store operations, including opening and closing
• Experience in menswear, fashion, or premium retail
• Background in tailoring, formalwear, or personal styling
• Lead by example to drive sales and customer experience
• Provide personalised styling advice to customers
• Assist with staff training, coaching, and performance development
• Support rota planning and ensure appropriate staffing levels
• Handle POS transactions, cash handling, and financial accuracy
• Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and stock control
• Support promotions, events, and in-store activity
• Help monitor sales performance and contribute ideas to improve results

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a retail supervisory or management role
• Strong customer service and sales-driven mindset
• Confident ability to work towards and achieve targets
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Organised and proactive approach to daily operations
• Flexible to work weekends and peak trading periods
• Professional presentation and positive attitude

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience coaching or developing retail teams
• Knowledge of visual merchandising standards
• Experience in appointment-based or consultative retail environments

What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day

• Supporting the manager in running a busy, style-led showroom
• Engaging with customers and delivering a premium shopping experience
• Helping to train and motivate team members
• Ensuring smooth store operations and high presentation standards
• Managing transactions, stock accuracy, and store compliance
• Contributing ideas to improve sales performance and customer experience
• Maintaining a positive, energetic team culture

Ready for Your Next Step in Retail Leadership?

If you’re passionate about fashion retail and ready to grow your management career within a supportive and ambitious brand, this is a great opportunity.

Apply now – we’d love to hear from you.