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ASSISTANT MANAGER
Assistant Manager – Retail (Store Leadership)
Location: Primark, Meadowhall, UK Salary: £47,060 + bonus + medical cover (31 days annual leave & pension scheme) Contract: Full-Time Permanent (5 days a week, 22.5+ hours daily)
About the Role
BECAUSE YOU LOVE THE CHALLENGE
Join Primark—a people-first culture where colleagues thrive in a dynamic, growing business built on maximum joy at a minimum cost. With 80,000+ colleagues across 450+ stores globally, your impact drives success. As an Assistant Manager, you’ll work closely with the Store Manager to lead, shape strategic decisions, and elevate team performance for commercial excellence.
Key Responsibilities
"At Primark, we do retail our way..."
- Drive exceptional customer experience:
- Lead your team in creating a crafted store environment that enhances in-store performance and customer satisfaction.
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Boost team performance & culture:
- Foster a high-performing team through continuous improvement, ensuring staff are motivated, supported, and aligned with Primark’s values.
- Unlock potential in team members through mentorship, coaching, and career-focused growth.
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Think strategically:
- Seize opportunities to maximise store profitability, operational efficiency, and customer-centric retail excellence.
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Developing your career at Primark:
- Leverage our digital learning, apprenticeships, and career pathways to progress in a supportive, people-powered organisation.
Required Qualifications & Skills
You’ll need to bring the following to the role:
- Proven experience as a people-focused leader with a track record of building high-performing retail teams.
- Ability to exceed sales targets and drive commercial success through strategic decision-making.
- A passion for customer care, with the ability to deliver unparalleled in-store experiences.
- Strong integration of Primark’s values and workplace behaviours into daily operations.
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At Primark, We:
- Offer environment where everyone belongs and can grow together, regardless of background.
- Prioritise diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in every aspect of our business.
- Provide a collaborative environment where your ideas shape the future of retail, one appointment at a time.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of Primark’s global journey—upload your CV here.
For additional support during the application process, contact us at removingbarriers@primark.co.uk.
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