Deputy Store Manager

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

Job summary

A leading UK retail chain is seeking a Deputy Store Manager for their Metro team in Gateshead. In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for driving store performance and leading your team. Retail management experience and a passion for coaching others are essential. Join a fast-growing retailer with competitive salary and benefits, including career progression opportunities and exclusive employee perks.

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 with progression opportunities

Exclusive colleague perks & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced retail environment is essential.
• Proven ability to manage medium to large teams.
• Must be flexible to work weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Retail management experience

Ability to lead and develop teams

Commercial acumen

Flexibility for varied shifts

Job description

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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!

About the Role

We're recruiting a Deputy Store Manager to join our Metro 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.

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 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.