Concession Store Manager - Northampton

Association of Cycle Traders; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

28 days’ holiday

Staff discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Training & development

Job summary

Leisure Lakes Bikes in Northamptonshire is seeking a capable Store Manager to lead the team, drive sales, and maintain high levels of customer service. You will manage day-to-day operations, develop staff, and ensure stock availability across our Northampton site.

The role offers a competitive salary (£29,500–£31,500) dependent on experience, with bonus opportunities, generous holidays, and staff discounts. Flexible hours across five to seven days per week are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management or supervision with proven leadership skills.
• Commercially aware with a track record of achieving sales targets.
• Customer-focused and committed to delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the store team.
• Drive sales and achieve performance targets.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and product knowledge.
• Manage stock, merchandising and product availability.
• Oversee store operations and rotas.

Skills

Leadership

Sales target achievement

Customer service

Organization

Communication

Retail systems

Tools

Retail POS

Job description

Employer Leisure Lakes Bikes Job reference 35694 Emp Location Northampton, Northamptonshire Salary range £29,500–£31,500 Salary DOE Job added 28 September 26 Final date for applications n/a

Job Description

We are a family-run cycle retailer with stores nationwide and a thriving e-commerce operation. Proud to be one of the UK’s leading cycling retailers, we have built our reputation on exceptional customer service, earning a 5-star Trustpilot rating and the loyalty of cyclists across the country.

We offer an extensive range of mountain bikes, road bikes, and e-bikes from the world’s leading brands, alongside clothing, accessories, and equipment. Our expert workshop teams provide professional servicing and repairs, ensuring we support our customers at every stage of their cycling journey.

Passionate about cycling and committed to excellence, we’re always looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our growing team and help deliver the outstanding experience our customers have come to expect.

Join the Team at Leisure Lakes Bikes – Northampton

Are you passionate about cycling and ready to take the next step in your retail management career?

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Store Manager to lead the team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing one of our concession locations, driving sales performance, delivering exceptional customer service, and creating a positive and engaging environment for both customers and colleagues.

The Role

As Store Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the store, ensuring high standards of customer service, commercial performance, and team development.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading, motivating, and developing the team
• Driving sales and achieving performance targets
• Delivering outstanding customer service and product expertise
• Managing stock levels, merchandising, and product availability
• Overseeing workshop bookings and service standards
• Maintaining excellent relationships with the accounts office, management and colleagues
• Recruiting, training, and coaching team members
• Ensuring company policies and procedures are followed
• Managing rotas, staffing levels, and day-to-day operations
• Monitoring key performance indicators and implementing action plans where required

Skills/Experience Required

What We’re Looking For

We Are Seeking An Individual Who Is

• Passionate about cycling and the cycling industry
• An experienced retail manager or supervisor with proven leadership skills
• Commercially aware with a track record of achieving sales targets
• Customer-focused and committed to delivering exceptional service
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Computer literate and confident using retail systems
• An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills

Previous experience within the cycling industry would be advantageous, although strong retail management experience from a similar environment will also be considered.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £29,500 – £31,500 dependent on experience
• Performance-related bonus opportunities
• 28 days’ paid holiday per year
• Generous staff discounts
• Access to our Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• The opportunity to work with some of the world’s leading cycling brands

Working Hours

Our stores operate between five and seven days per week, depending on location, with trading hours typically ranging from 9:00am to 8:00pm. Successful candidates must be flexible and available to work across these operating hours with split shifts where necessary, including weekends and peak trading periods.