Assistant Store Manager | Village

Assistant Store Manager | Aesop Bicester Village | Full Time Fixed Term

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For over 35 years, Aesop has cultivated an inspiring and inclusive environment that supports employees to thrive. A global retail organisation, we offer professional development and advancement opportunities.

Our approach to skincare is meticulous, using only the most efficacious ingredients. We seek individuals who share our commitment to people, planet and profit, and who help us maintain our B Corp certification.

Aesop is now welcoming applications for the Assistant Store Manager position in our signature space at Aesop Bicester Village. As an Assistant Store Manager, you embody our desire to engage, listen and guide customers to relevant products. You will partner with the Store Manager to lead, develop and motivate the team, creating exceptional and inclusive customer experiences that contribute to our overall commercial success.

Working full‑time on site, including some weekend work, you will be responsible for providing operational, administrative and leadership support within the store whilst maintaining Aesop’s impeccable standards. This is an opportunity to develop people‑management skills, external stakeholder relationships and the ability to influence a high‑performing team.

• Experience in a people‑management role or similar, within a customer‑service environment
• Proven track record of effective selling skills and ability to drive commercial outcomes
• History of successfully participating in, contributing to and leading a team; creating an inclusive and psychologically safe work environment
• Demonstrated ability to utilise empathy to manage interpersonal relationships
• Open mindset and deep curiosity seeking to understand others, listen without judgement and act on diverse perspectives
• Strong communication, problem‑solving and merchandising skills
• Working knowledge of skin care and skin care industry (advantageous)
• Knowledge of hair care, body care, fragrance and home categories (advantageous)
• Computer literacy encompassing strong familiarity with Microsoft Office suite

We take a holistic approach to employment, promoting professional development, career growth, employee wellbeing initiatives and encouraging deep connections with the local community through volunteering and matched giving programmes.

• Up to 50% product discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• In‑house product and core skills training
• Competitive commission opportunity based on store performance
• Suite of options to aid development, including complimentary access to Linked In Learning
• Access to employee assistance programmes and complimentary subscription to Headspace mindfulness

This is a full‑time, 40‑hour per week, fixed‑term (12‑month) position at a site location.

Aesop is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.