Assistant Store Manager

Description

Assistant Store Manager – Ambleside

Location: Ambleside

Salary: £27,500 Bonus up to £2,000

Hours: Full-Time, 40 per week | Contract: Permanent

Love the outdoors? Ready to take the next step in your retail career?

Join Cotswold Outdoor and help our customers find the perfect gear for their adventures, whether it’s hiking the fells, camping by the lakes, or exploring the great outdoors.

We’re part of the Cotswold Outdoor Group (with Runners Need & Snow Rock) and we’re passionate about delivering expert advice, offering world-leading outdoor brands, and promoting sustainability.

What You’ll Do

As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll work alongside your Store Manager to lead a high-performing team and keep the store running smoothly.

Your role will include:

* Coaching and motivating your team to deliver outstanding customer service

* Supporting daily operations — stock control, cash handling, and store safety

* Stepping up to lead when the Store Manager is away

* Maintaining high visual standards and creating a welcoming, easy-to-shop environment

* Driving store performance and hitting targets

What We’re Looking For

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

* Have experience as an Assistant Store Manager (or similar leadership role)

* Know how to inspire, support, and get the best out of your team

* Take a “customer-first” approach and love helping people find the right products

* Understand retail operations, from stock and safety to visual merchandising

* Enjoy working in a collaborative, “one team” environment

What’s in It for You?

We believe in looking after our people so you can focus on looking after our customers.

Here’s what we offer:

* Salary: £27,500 Bonus up to £2,000

* Generous Staff Discount: 40–60% off top outdoor brands

* Holiday: 33 days (with the option to buy more)

* Training & Development: Ongoing leadership training and brand expert sessions

* Wellbeing Support: Free, confidential advice whenever you need it

* Perks Platform: Extra savings on groceries, travel, gym memberships, and more

Everyone’s Welcome

We know great teams are made up of different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives and that’s what makes us stronger. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.

Apply now and take the next step in your retail leadership career — while helping our customers gear up for their next adventure

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