Assistant Store Manager

VFCorporation; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts 50%

Pension scheme

Career development

Ongoing training programs

Networking with Europe stores

Job summary

The North Face store in Bridgend, Wales, seeks a Store Manager to lead a team, drive sales and ensure exceptional customer experiences within a global VF portfolio. You will own daily store operations, mentor staff, and implement retail processes while upholding the brand’s standards.

Success requires strong communication in English, experience in budgeting and merchandising, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• You enjoy helping customers find the right product and delivering memorable shopping experiences.
• You can mentor a team and drive a customer-first mindset daily.
• You have experience running a store, including operations, budgeting and merchandising.
• You communicate clearly in English and handle POS and office software proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and mentoring store teams to drive a customer first approach.
• Implementing established retail processes and seeking improvements.
• Managing core retail operations including inventory and P&L.
• Reporting performance metrics and KPIs to improve store results.
• Maintaining brand-aligned visual merchandising and store appearance.

Skills

Customer interaction

Team development

Retail operations

Budgeting & planning

English proficiency

MS Office & POS

Tools

MS Office

POS systems

Job description

Store Manager

Do you want to leave your mark and drive the consumer experience in one of our stores?

We’re looking for an outstanding Store Manager to join our The North Face team based in Bridgend, Wales.

As a Store Manager, you will lead and nurture a team, whilst displaying your own initiative to drive sales and customer satisfaction.

The North Face is part of the VF family. VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.

The North Face is the premier exploration company in the world.We spark curiosity. We dare to disrupt. We create communities. And we lead with integrity. We are a community of explorers and are constantly looking for new ideas, places, and people to connect with.

Let’s talk about the role!

Our store managers have a great opportunity to develop their full potential with us. That’s because we offer the support of a global organisation but give our managers the freedom to try out new solutions to drive sales and enhance customer experience.

How you’ll make a difference

We expect that our Store Managers deliver memorable retail experiences by:

• Leading, motivating and mentoring your store teams to drive a customer first approach

• Implementing our established retail processes whilst looking for ways to improve them

• Keeping on top of core retail operational procedures such as inventory, P&L etc

• Reporting performance metrics and demonstrating your understanding of KPIs to improve your store results

• Making sure your store looks great, in line with the brand’s visual merchandising guidelines

What makes you the perfect Store Manager?

• You love interacting with customers. The joy of helping a customer find the perfect product is special and you get that. Working in a store can be demanding, no problem for you, as you are resilient and self-driven

• You know how to develop a great team who share your passion and vision to make every shopping experience outstanding. You take pride in mentoring employees, seeing them grow and having fun too!

• You have experience in all facets of running a store, including budgeting and planning, retail operations and merchandising

• You have excellent written and verbal communication in English (another language is a plus but not necessary)

• You are proficient in the use of MS Office and different POS systems

• You are flexible when it comes to working weekends, evenings, and holidays as necessary

On top of this, we expect that you will live and demonstrate our Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.

What’s in it for you?

We offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental,physicaland financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

Most companies say they offer a competitive salary, an amazing bonus and pension scheme and staff discounts (btw we offer 50%!). And we offer the same.Only different.Along with this you will have:

• Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across different brands

• A supportive feedback‑based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do

• Tailored training. Fromaninduction to ongoing online and face-to-face trainingsessions, we are committed to helping you grow, both professionally and personally

• The opportunity to network with other Store Managers throughout Europe and with our head office

Free to Be

We strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

If you liked what you have read and want to join our team then we would be keen to hear from you!

Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage.