Assistant Store Manager - Soho (London)

We are looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join and help lead our team in our London Soho store.

We’re visionaries who strive to push the boundaries of what a retail space can offer. We are always on the lookout for a social chameleon that can give every visitor the true Axel Arigato experience and share our DROP-Values. 

For us a great workplace means that you get to be yourself and that we treat everyone with respect. We embrace diversity and want people to be seen for who they are. We are open to people’s ideas, passions, walks of life and we make sure that we listen and learn from each other. Creating an environment for everyone to succeed means that we want to keep pushing each other to new heights but most importantly, to have fun while doing so. This for us is all done through our passion for people and the brand! 

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE 

As Assistant Store Manager, you are responsible for supporting the Store Manager in managing an energetic, vibrant team to drive the profitability of your store. As well as supporting your colleagues with a hands-on approach, you’re somebody who is eager to learn, takes accountability and responsibility. Someone who thrives in an innovative and expanding organization. While we seek engagement and passion from our members, we offer support to you from our offices (including People & Culture, Finance, Operations, and Brand) as well as your in-store team.

The responsibilities of an Assistant Store Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Store Manager in driving profitability of the store, managing stock and inventory.

• Train and coach the team on Customer Relationship Management and clienteling.

• Maintain and execute visual merchandising

• Support with daily store administration, reporting, and compliance.

• Engage with our London community on a daily basis and through our events in-store.

As part of the Axel Arigato management team you are expected to lead by example and:

• Uphold the Axel Arigato culture in store

• Support, coach, and train your team to become the best versions of themselves

• Work closely with management to ensure the right communication flow

ARE YOU THE ONE? 

We seek someone with most of the following: 

• Prior (assistant) management experience in retail. Experience with high-end retail brands is highly preferred. 

• Passionate about Axel Arigato products and brand. 

• Great leadership and communication skills.

• Excellent customer service skills and strong selling techniques. 

• Self-motivated and can take initiative and open for development. 

• Have a humble approach and contribute to a good team spirit. 

• Willing to work flexible hours and availability as per business needs.

HERE'S HOW TO APPLY:

Apply by submitting your CV ASAP. We are continuously recruiting and looking to fill this position as soon as possible.

Our recruitment process is strictly based on competencies; therefore, we kindly ask you not to include your picture or age with your application.

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

ABOUT AXEL ARIGATO
Founded in Sweden in 2014 by Albin Johansson and Max Svärdh, Axel Arigato was born with a disruptive mindset – modernising and democratising the sneaker landscape through a blend of style, quality, community and a digital-first approach.

Grounded in Scandinavian minimalism and elevated with playful, intentional details, every piece is designed with care: crafted to move globally, worn with individuality.

What began online expanded into physical spaces built for energetic cultural exchange - stores and experiences where conversations, performances and unexpected activations dissolve the boundaries between brand and culture.

Today, Axel Arigato continues to evolve with purpose via a people-powered approach. It shows up where culture happens: on streets, at events and across cities.

Built on curiosity. Driven by connection.

To see more about our company and careers, we welcome you to AXEL ARIGATO - Careers