Deputy Store Manager

B&M Retail; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Deputy Store Manager in South Yorkshire. You will play a key role in running the store, driving performance, and leading your team. The ideal candidate has retail management experience, strong commercial acumen, and is eager to grow into a Store Manager role. You'll enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, and opportunities for real career progression at one of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus potential

Up to 33 days’ holiday

10% discount at B&M and Heron Foods

Clear career path with real progression opportunities

Exclusive colleague perks & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Retail management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to lead and coach medium to large teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of hitting KPIs.
• Flexible to work varied shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Run the store and drive performance by leading your team.
• Maintain high standards and be active on the shop floor.
• Coach your team to success.
• Ensure compliance across stock, health & safety, and processes.

Skills

Retail management experience

Leadership and coaching

Commercial acumen

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Job Description

Are you a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Department Manager or Supervisor ready for your next step? Do you thrive in fast‑paced retail and have a passion for leading and developing teams? Looking to become a future Store Manager? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for a Deputy Store Manager to join our store team in the South Yorkshire area. Initially, this will be a designated position to cover the South Yorkshire area and could cover a number of our stores across South Yorkshire. Being flexible to travel across this area would be essential for this role.

Reporting to the Store Manager, you'll play a key role in running the store – driving performance, maintaining high standards, and leading your team by example. This is a hands‑on role where you'll be active on the shop floor, setting the pace and coaching your team to success.

What we're looking for

• Retail management experience in a fast‑paced, high‑turnover environment
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop medium to large teams
• Strong commercial acumen and track record of hitting KPIs
• Flexible to work varied shifts, including weekends and bank holidays
• Experience in FMCG or big box retail is ideal, but not essential

You will thrive if you

• Lead by example and build a strong sense of teamwork
• Work well under pressure and embrace a fast‑moving environment
• Support in driving compliance across stock, health & safety, and processes
• Love retail and bring passion and energy to everything you do
• Are ambitious and eager to grow into a Store Manager role

Why join B&M?

• We're entering a new chapter under inspiring leadership committed to growth, collaboration, and fresh thinking.
• Our new leader brings a clear vision, renewed energy, and a people‑first approach – making this the perfect time to join us and help shape the future of B&M.
• We’re one of the UK's fastest‑growing retailers, with over 780 stores and more on the way, so our growth means big opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus potential
• Up to 33 days’ holiday
• 10% discount at B&M and Heron Foods
• Clear career path with real progression opportunities
• Exclusive colleague perks & wellbeing support

B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace for all colleagues.