Assistant Business Manager

Job description

Assistant Business Manager – Luxury Beauty

A globally recognised luxury beauty brand is seeking a commercially driven Assistant Business Manager to support the leadership of one of its highest-performing locations in the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment and is passionate about beauty, artistry, client experience, and team development.

Working closely with the Business Manager, you will play a key role in leading a large, dynamic team of around 20 people, driving performance across all commercial KPIs while delivering an exceptional customer journey. The ideal candidate will come from a premium or luxury beauty background and be confident managing high footfall, elevated service standards, and a significant volume business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily leadership and performance of a large beauty team within a fast-paced luxury retail environment
• Drive sales, productivity, and client engagement through strong commercial awareness and hands-on leadership
• Lead by example on the shop floor, delivering exceptional customer service and artistry experiences
• Coach, motivate, and develop team members to consistently achieve KPI targets and service standards
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and succession planning across the team
• Build strong relationships with VIP clients and create memorable customer experiences that encourage loyalty and repeat business
• Maintain outstanding visual merchandising and operational standards at all times
• Analyse trading performance and implement action plans to maximise opportunities
• Partner closely with senior leadership and wider retail teams to support business growth and brand initiatives

About You

• Previous management experience within luxury beauty, premium retail, or a similar high-volume environment
• Strong experience leading sizeable teams in a commercially driven setting
• Confident working within a fast-paced environment with high customer traffic and demanding sales targets
• Passionate about beauty, artistry, customer experience, and team development
• A natural motivator with strong communication and leadership skills
• Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused
• Experience managing KPIs such as ATV, conversion, UPT, and client retention
• Experience in HR ie succession planning, PDPs, L&D etc

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a brand known for its creativity, innovation, and strong internal progression opportunities.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English