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Posted 20 July, 2026

Department Manager

Zachary Daniels
Chelmsford, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Department Manager | Fashion | Lakeside | £29,400 | Benefits
\n Zachary Daniels is excited to be recruiting for an Assistant Manager position with a fast paced and fashion forward retail business. This is a fantastic opportunity to visually lead a high-performing retail store, drive sales, and deliver an outstanding customer experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
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    Excellent salary; up to £29,400

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    Staff discount.

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    Online Health carer services

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    Pension availability

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    Holidays inc BH

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Key Responsibilities as a Department Manager;

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    Has strong visual merchandising skills and a passion for it

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    Driving customer service levels.

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    Leading and inspiring your management team.

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    Overseeing people, service, operations and product management.

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    Sales generation, driving KPI', budget and P&L management.

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    Ensuring a high level of visual standards and commerciality are maintained

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    Training and people development of employee's

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    One to one coaching and succession planning.

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What we are looking for;

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    You will be currently working as a visual manager or Assistant Manager, Floor Manager, Store Manager or Department Manager with a strong passion and understanding of VM.

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    Have at least 2-3 years of retail visual and Management experience.

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    Have a natural flair for Visual Merchandising and an eye for detail.

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    Experience working in Fashion highly desirable but not essential. Can have experience work in; Footwear, Accessories, Clothing, big box.

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    Have a love for inspiring your team through leadership and celebration of exceeding KPI's

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    This is a fast-paced environment and applicants with experience of managing turnover's over £500k will have a distinct advantage.

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Department Manager | Fashion | Lakeside | £29,400 + Benefits

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