Assistant Store Manager – 32 Hour Temporary Contract at Seasalt in Penryn offers a great stepping‑stone in a successful retail career.
Seasalt began as a small shop in Penzance in 1981 and has grown into a leading UK lifestyle brand with over 80 shops across the UK and Ireland, 400+ wholesale partners, and a thriving online business. Our core values of well‑crafted clothing, exemplary customer service, and community connection drive everything we do.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Store Manager in creating a service culture that puts the customer at the heart of everything
* Enable the store team to recommend additional services and add‑on purchases through omni‑channel selling and customer data insights
* Support the Store Manager with recruitment and help build a diverse, passionate team
* Act as a role model, drive store sales, profitability, and consistent KPI achievement, and understand what is required to drive performance
* Coach and develop the team through regular 1‑1s, development plans, and performance feedback
* Communicate store performance to the team and key stakeholders, highlighting risks and opportunities
* Implement visual merchandising and windows standards, utilising product, category, and bestseller information to maximise commercial opportunities
* Manage store operations: stock, loss prevention, incident reporting, health & safety, GDPR, cash handling, key‑holder responsibilities, and store safety standards
* Act as the sole manager of the store when required
Qualifications
Previous experience in leading a team at supervisory level or above, preferably in retail or a similar environment, with a proven record of KPI achievement and budget management. Strong communication and commercial skills, a passion for coaching and developing teams, and a willingness to share creative ideas to achieve results are essential.
Benefits
* Salary: £22,400
* 34 days paid annual leave, increasing with length of service
* Uniform allowance
* 50% employee discount
* Health Cash Plan scheme covering everyday health expenses and virtual 24/7 GP service
* Employee Assistance Programme with mental health support
* Flexible benefits scheme to personalise your benefits package
* Enhanced family leave policies
* Pension scheme with 7% employer contributions
* Life assurance programme
* Learning and development opportunities
* Paid volunteering: two days per year
* Employee networks, including an Inclusion Network
* Discounts on top retailers and gym memberships through our discount hub
For any adjustments to our recruitment process or to confirm your suitability for this role, email careers@seasaltcornwall.co.uk. Applications are not accepted via email. Closing date: 05/01/2026.
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