Deputy Store Manager

BM Stores; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is looking for a Deputy Store Manager in Orpington. You will drive store performance, lead teams, and ensure high standards in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has retail management experience and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and extensive training with clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus potential

Up to 33 days' holiday

10% discount at B&M and Heron Foods

Regular double discount events

Extensive training & development

Clear career path

Exclusive colleague perks & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Proven track record in hitting KPIs.
• Experience in FMCG or big box retail is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead on store performance, standards, and team development.
• Drive compliance across stock, health & safety, and processes.
• Be active on the shop floor and coach the team.

Skills

Retail management experience

Ability to lead and coach teams

Strong commercial acumen

Flexibility for varied shifts

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a Deputy Store Manager to join our Orpington store team. 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead on store performance, standards and team development on the shop floor.
• Drive performance and maintain high standards across the store.
• Lead, coach and develop medium to large teams.
• Support in driving compliance across stock, health & safety, and processes.
• Be active on the shop floor, setting the pace and coaching the 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 a 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 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
• Regular double discount events
• Extensive training & development
• Clear career path with real progression opportunities
• Exclusive colleague perks & wellbeing support

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.