Assistant Store Manager

Company: Argento
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Location: Newry
Job Description:

Step up. Stand out. Grow with Argento.

Are you an ambitious retail leader ready to make an impact?Werelooking for an enthusiastic and drivenAssistant Store Managerto join ourArgentostore inNewry, supporting the Store Manager to inspire the team, deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive strong store performance.

Founded in Belfast in 1997, Argento has grown to over 25 stores across the UK and Ireland, alongside a successful online business delivering worldwide. We are proud to offer customers an exciting collection of jewellery and watches from globally recognised brands includingPandora, Swarovski, Nomination and Olivia Burton, alongside our own exclusive brandsArgento, Storie, Karma, August Woods and Over & Over.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership skills, take greater ownership and build your retail management career with one of the UK and Irelands leading fashion jewellers.

The Role

Job title:AssistantStore Manager?

Location:Argento,Unit 7A,ButtercraneCentre, Newry, BT35 8HJ

Contract:40 hours Per Week, Permanent Contract (varied shift including Weekdays,eveningand weekend shifts)?

Reward Package

Salary:£28,704 per annum

Bonus:Achievable performance target bonus

Benefits

?Generous employee discount after successful completion of probation??Monthly bonus scheme??NEST Pension Scheme??Comprehensive training and developmentprogrammes??Brand-specific product training??Regular staff incentives and competitions??Career progression opportunities within a growing business?

About the Role

Working alongside the Store Manager,youllhelp lead and inspire the team to deliverexceptionalcustomer experience in a luxurious retail environment.Youllsupport store performance, day-to-dayoperations,and the achievement of business goals, while setting the standard on the shop floor.

As part of your role, you will also become a keyholder and receive training in ear piercing, one of our most popular in-store services.

WhatYoullBe Doing

Leading & Developing the Team

  • Act as a role model andbrand ambassador at all times

  • Coach and motivate the team to achieve store targets and maximise individual potential

  • Support recruitment, onboarding,trainingand performance development

  • Helpmaintainhigh standardsof conduct and job performance

Driving Sales & Customer Experience

  • Drive sales and footfall through effective selling techniques and excellent customer service

  • Createconsistentlyexceptional customer experience

  • Identifyopportunities to improve store performance and achieve targets

  • Deal with customer concerns professionally,calmlyand efficiently

Supporting Store Operations

  • Support the Store Manager with the day-to-day running of the store

  • Carry out keyholder duties including opening and closing, till procedures,floatsand safe drops

  • Reviewrotasto helpmaintainappropriate staffinglevels

  • Complete deliveries, stock transfers,bankingand store administration

  • Plan and support stock takes and sale launches

  • Maintain a healthy,safeand compliant environment for customers and colleagues

Commercial & Visual Standards

  • Support sales,costand business performance reporting

  • Implement shop merchandising,layoutand customer flow tomaximisesales and customer satisfaction

  • Maintain company visual merchandising, stockcontroland security standards

WhatWereLooking For

Werelooking for someone who enjoys being present on the retail floor, can positively influence a team and is motivated by deliveringgreat resultsand excellent service.

Skills & Experience

  • 1+ years supervisory or management experience in a high-volume retail store

  • Experience serving customers in a high-footfall environment

  • Experience coaching and developing a team in retail

  • A motivational leadership style with experience driving sales and profitability

  • Experience working with KPIs and understanding how to drive performance

  • Experience with recruitment,onboardingand training

  • Strong customer service, written and verbal communication skills

  • Confidence using POS systems, Microsoftapplicationsand portable devices

  • Experience delivering visual merchandising standards

  • Ability to work under pressure,prioritiseeffectively and adapt your communication style

  • A positive,proactiveand professional approach

  • A passion for jewellery and customer service

Desirable: Previousexperience with a leading brand or luxury retailer.

Why Join Argento?

Ifyourelooking for a new challenge and thrive on inspiring a high-performing team to beat targets and provide world-class service,wedlove to have you join us.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter to, outlining how you meet the criteria before the closing date.

Closing Date: Monday, 09thNovember 2026

Applicationssubmittedfollowing the closing date will not be considered.

Skills:Retail Management Supervisory Skills IT Skills Flexibility target driven communication skills.

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Posted: November 3rd, 2026