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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