Retail Supervisor

Retail Supervisor | Sportswear & Fashion Retail | Portsmouth | £26,000 - £29,000 | 4-Month FTC We're recruiting for a Retail Supervisor to join an exciting new sportswear and fashion pop-up store in Portsmouth. This is…

Pay rate £25,000 – £30,000/year
Contract type Contract
Posted 29 September 2026

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Retail Supervisor | Sportswear & Fashion Retail | Portsmouth | £26,000 - £29,000 | 4-Month FTC

We're recruiting for a Retail Supervisor to join an exciting new sportswear and fashion pop-up store in Portsmouth.

This is a 4-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for a permanent opportunity as the business continues to grow.

We're looking for an experienced Retail Supervisor, Team Leader, Senior Sales Assistant or experienced Sales Assistant who enjoys leading from the front and wants to play an important role in a new store opening.

What's on offer?

£26,000 - £29,000 depending on experience

4-month fixed-term contract

Potential for a permanent opportunity

Be part of an exciting new store opening

Opportunity to develop your retail leadership experience

Fast-paced sportswear and fashion retail environment

Opportunity to progress with a growing business

The Role

As Retail Supervisor, you'll support the management team on the shop floor, helping to drive sales, deliver excellent customer service and ensure the store operates to a high standard.

You'll be responsible for:

Supervising and supporting the retail team on the shop floor

Leading by example and helping the team achieve sales targets and KPIs

Delivering an excellent customer experience

Coaching and motivating team members

Supporting the Store Manager and Assistant Manager with the day-to-day running of the store

Maintaining high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation

Supporting stock deliveries, replenishment and stock management

Assisting with opening and closing procedures

Taking ownership of the shop floor and maintaining strong retail standards

Supporting wider store operations when required

About You

We're looking for a customer-focused and commercially minded retail professional who is confident supervising a team and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

You'll ideally have:

Previous experience as a Retail Supervisor, Supervisor, Team Leader, Senior Sales Assistant or similar

Experience leading or supervising a retail team

Experience working towards sales targets and retail KPIs

Strong customer service and communication skills

Good commercial awareness

Experience with stock management and day-to-day retail operations

A hands-on approach and the confidence to lead from the front

An interest in sportswear, fashion, fitness or performance retail

This role would suit an experienced Retail Supervisor looking for a new challenge, or a Senior Sales Assistant or Team Leader ready to take the next step in their retail career.

Interested?

If you're looking for a Retail Supervisor role in Portsmouth and want to be part of an exciting new store opening, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.

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