Assistant Store Manager - Trafford Centre

OVERVIEW:

As an Assistant Store Manager at Gymshark, you’re the Store Manager’s key partner - leading the entire store operation with confidence, humility and commercial clarity. You set the tone for culture, performance and service, inspiring leaders across all departments while ensuring the store runs smoothly, safely and consistently.

You balance people leadership with operational excellence, always protecting the Gymshark experience and pushing the business forward through community‑first service, strong execution and smart decision‑making

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

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  Representing Gymshark’s culture and values, leading by example and delivering an exceptional, community‑led brand experience across the store.
  
  


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  Leading daily store operations while supporting wider strategic planning, ensuring consistent execution, operational excellence and high service standards.
  
  


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  Ensuring a safe, secure and well‑maintained environment for customers, team members and all store assets, including stock management, shrink prevention and operational compliance.
  
  


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  Hiring, develop and mentor a diverse, high‑performing team—identifying growth opportunities, guiding succession planning and delivering in‑the‑moment coaching to exceed KPIs.
  
  


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  Providing clear, confident communication and actionable feedback, collaborating with GSHQ and influencing stakeholders to align on plans, insights and store‑wide initiatives.
  
  


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  Driving commercial performance through strong floor leadership, informed decision‑making and effective management of KPIs, labour planning and stock accuracy.
  
  


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  Championing an inclusive, energising team culture, fostering positivity, motivation and behaviour that reflects Gymshark’s values every day.
  
  


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  Deputising for the Store Manager when required, holding key‑holder responsibilities and flexing across operational, commercial and people leadership as business needs evolve.
  
  

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: 

Essential Criteria:  

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  Proven experience leading large teams in a fast‑paced retail environment, delivering strong commercial and performance outcomes.

  
  
  
  


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  Solid commercial acumen, including P&L awareness, payroll management, shrink drivers and effective stock control.
  
  


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  High attention to detail with the ability to oversee VM, stock flow, maintenance and operational standards with pace and precision.
  
  


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  Ability to balance multiple priorities while executing daily operations to a consistently high standard.
  
  


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  Passion for delivering a premium, community‑first customer experience that elevates the brand.
  
  


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  Natural leadership qualities, inspiring high performance, coaching talent and supporting development and succession planning.
  
  


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  Strong communication and collaboration skills, confidently partnering with senior stakeholders, Store Management and central teams.
  
  


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  A values‑led, positive and composed approach—bringing energy, fairness and integrity to every interaction and challenge.
  
  

CLOSING DATE: 

Friday 10th April 2026 @ 11.59pm