Assistant Store Manager – Music Retail

Location: Central London

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Are you passionate about music? Do you love helping people discover the right instrument, piece of equipment, or technology to support their musical journey?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded Assistant Store Manager to join a leading music retail showroom in the heart of London's iconic music district.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with retail management experience who thrives on delivering exceptional customer experiences, developing high-performing teams, and being surrounded by music every day.
Whether you're a guitarist, drummer, keyboard player, producer, vocalist, or simply a passionate music enthusiast, this role offers the chance to combine your love of music with your leadership skills.

What You'll Be Doing
Supporting the Store Manager in the day-to-day running of a busy retail showroom
Leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver exceptional customer service
Driving sales performance and identifying new commercial opportunities
Ensuring outstanding product demonstrations and customer experiences
Managing stock, merchandising and operational standards
Supporting recruitment, onboarding and development of team members
Building strong relationships with customers and creating a welcoming music communityWhat We're Looking For
Previous retail management or supervisory experience
Experience leading and developing a team
A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent organisational skills
Strong communication and customer service abilities
Commercial awareness and a passion for delivering results
An interest in music, musical instruments, production equipment or live performance would be highly advantageous
Flexible approach to working hours, including weekendsWhat's In It For You?
Opportunity to work within a passionate and creative industry
Competitive salary and bonus potential
Pension and healthcare benefits
Ongoing training and development
A supportive and collaborative team environment
The chance to work with fellow musicians, creators and music enthusiasts every dayIf you're looking for a role where you can combine retail leadership with a genuine passion for music, we'd love to hear from you