Burberry Store Manager - Heathrow all Terminals

BoF Careers; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry is seeking a Store Manager for our Heathrow Airport retail operation across terminals, leading a dynamic team of 35-40 employees with support from an Assistant Store Manager.

The role is a high-profile leadership position focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience, driving commercial performance, and maintaining operational excellence in a fast-paced travel retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, multi-site or high-volume retail teams in premium or luxury environments.
• Proven ability to coach, develop and retain talent across locations.
• Strong commercial sense with focus on sales, service and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-site team across Heathrow terminals with a focus on exceptional service.
• Drive sales and client engagement to maximise business performance.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Store Manager and leadership team to ensure consistent standards.
• Create a luxury customer experience that reflects Burberry's values and heritage.
• Oversee operational excellence, including workforce planning, stock management, and safety standards.
• Recruit, develop and retain top talent to build an inclusive, high-performing team.

Skills

Store leadership

Multi-site leadership

Premium luxury retail

People development

Stakeholder management

Customer experience

Job description

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

Job Purpose

We are hiring a Store Manager to lead our Heathrow Airport retail operation across all terminals, overseeing a dynamic team of approximately 35-40 employees supported by an Assistant Store Manager. This is a high-profile leadership role responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience, driving commercial performance and ensuring operational excellence across a complex, fast-paced travel retail environment. As a brand ambassador for Burberry, you will inspire your teams to bring our values, heritage and innovative spirit to life for customers from around the world.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a multi-site team across Heathrow terminals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and exceptional service.
• Drive commercial performance by identifying opportunities to maximise sales, client engagement and business growth.
• Partner with the Assistant Store Manager and leadership team to ensure consistent standards and effective execution across all locations.
• Create an elevated luxury experience that reflects Burberry's brand values and builds lasting customer relationships.
• Oversee operational excellence, including workforce planning, stock management, compliance and health and safety standards.
• Recruit, develop and retain top talent, building a diverse and inclusive team capable of delivering outstanding results.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Proven experience leading large, multi-site or high-volume retail teams within premium or luxury environment
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach and develop individuals and teams.
• Commercially minded with experience driving sales performance and operational effectiveness.
• Confident managing multiple priorities and delivering results within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative approach.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and creating an inclusive team culture.

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.