Assistant Store Manager – Bath
Full Time | Fixed Term Contract (until December 2025)
Up to £29,000 + Annual Bonus
Join Cotswold Outdoor Group home to Cotswold Outdoor and Runners Need,as an Assistant Store Manager in our vibrant Bath store. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced retail leader who’s passionate about the outdoors and ready to support a team that shares that same passion.
About the Role
You’ll work alongside the Store Manager to lead a knowledgeable and enthusiastic team, ensuring an exceptional customer experience, smooth daily operations, and a visually inspiring store environment. Whether it’s coaching the team, managing stock, or stepping in as acting manager, your leadership will help the store thrive—especially as we continue our dual-brand journey.
What You’ll Bring
* Proven experience in retail management, ideally in outdoor, apparel, or footwear sectors
* A hands-on, customer-first approach with a strong focus on service and team development
* Operational awareness and understanding of retail compliance and visual standards
* A collaborative, can-do attitude that inspires those around you
What We Offer
* Up to £29,000 salary + bonus of up to £2,025
* 40–60% staff discount across all our brands
* 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), with the option to purchase more
* Private medical insurance, life assurance, and critical illness cover
* Perkbox access for lifestyle discounts and benefits
* One-week comprehensive induction and genuine career progression
Why Bath?
Located in the heart of the city, our Bath store is a destination for outdoor lovers, offering the largest range of outdoor kit in the area. Our passionate team offers expert services including boot and rucksack fitting, and the addition of Runners Need enhances our offering for the running community.
We pride ourselves on our team culture, collaborative, supportive, and deeply connected by a shared love for the outdoors. If you’re ready to bring energy, structure, and leadership to a well-established store and team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help others discover the joy of outdoor adventure.