Deputy Store Manager

BM Stores; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Deputy Store Manager for the Cambridge Area. In this hands-on role, you will drive store performance while leading and developing your team in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have retail management experience, proven leadership skills, and a strong commercial acumen. Benefits include a competitive salary with bonus potential, up to 33 days' holiday, and various employee perks. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career and make a significant impact!

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus potential

Up to 33 days' holiday

10% discount at B&M and Heron Foods

Clear career path

Exclusive colleague perks & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Retail management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to lead medium to large teams.
• Track record of meeting KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Drive store performance and maintain high standards.
• Lead the team by example on the shop floor.
• Coach your team to achieve success.

Skills

Retail management experience

Leadership and coaching

Commercial acumen

Flexible working

FMCG or retail experience

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!

Deputy Store Manager – Cambridge Area

Initially, this will be a Designate position to cover the Cambridge area and could cover a number of our stores across Cambridgeshire. Being flexible to travel across this area would be essential for this role.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Personal Qualities

• 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

Benefits

We're entering a new chapter under inspiring leadership that's 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.

• 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

Apply Now

Ready to Step Up? If you're ready to take the next step in your retail career and lead in a thriving store, apply now!

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