Deputy Store Manager

B&M Retail; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Deputy Store Manager to join their dynamic team in Oxford. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire a team in a fast-paced retail environment. As a Deputy Store Manager, you'll be instrumental in driving store performance and delivering exceptional customer experiences. With a commitment to internal development, there are endless opportunities for career progression. If you're ready to take your retail career to the next level and thrive in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus potential

10% store discount

Up to 33 days of annual leave

Pension plan

Wellbeing support

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Management experience in retail or hospitality is essential.
• Experience managing medium to large teams is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running the store and leading the team effectively.
• Drive compliance and maintain excellent store standards.

Skills

Management experience

Team leadership

Retail operations

KPI delivery

Flexibility

Job description

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Are you a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Department Manager or Supervisor looking to take your retail career to the next level? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for leading and developing your team? And do you have ambitions of being developed into a Store Manager of the future? Well, look no further...

We're looking for a Deputy Store Manager to join our store team in Cowley, Oxford!

About the Role

Reporting to the Store Manager, you’ll be a hands-on team player who role models the B&M way of working to your team! You’ll support in delivering fantastic store standards every day and will work closely with your Store Manager to maximise the performance of your store. You’ll play a key role in helping to run & lead your store like it’s your own business. Supporting with all store operations from stock to recruitment, no 2 days are the same with B&M!

When your Store Manager isn’t around, it’s down to you! You’ll take charge of your store and drive your team to deliver a fantastic result, day in & day out! Our managers at B&M aren’t office managers – as a Deputy Store Manager, you're out there on the floor with your team, coaching and inspiring them to reach their full potential. You’ll work shoulder to shoulder with your team, setting the pace & leading by example!

To Be Successful, You Will:

• Be a Supportive Leader: Assist your Store Manager in running your store with passion, leading by example and driving a strong sense of teamwork
• Embrace Pace: You’ll have experience working in a fast-paced environment and working with large volumes of stock/product
• Set the Standard: Assist with maintaining excellent store standards and consistently delivering KPIs, day in & day out!
• Coach a Winning Team: You’ll love developing your team – working with them to identify and nurture talent & train them to achieve success!
• Welcome Challenges: Be hands-on and resilient – flexible & reactive to change
• Love Retail: Demonstrate a true passion for retail and for your role, bringing your commercial knowledge to your team & store
• Drive Compliance: Support in driving compliance in your store, through stocktakes, health & safety and people processes

Why B&M?

At B&M, we're not just any retailer. We're one of the fastest growing in the UK, with over 740 stores and an exciting plan for new openings in 2025. Joining B&M means you can be a part of an amazing journey. But it's not just our rapid expansion that sets us apart; it's our ongoing commitment to our people. Our growth is huge and is showing no signs of slowing down…and with that, your prospects are endless!

Your Development

Looking to progress in your role? We love allowing our people to grow at B&M, and the sky's the limit for you as a Deputy Store Manager. We remain committed to developing our team and providing opportunities to everyone at all levels. In fact, over 75% of our retail managers are home grown, so your career development comes as standard! Our commitment to internal succession is something we’re extremely proud of. With our dedicated step-up programmes, you could be on the path to having your own store before you know it!

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary & Bonus Package: Competitive salary with a rewarding annual bonus potential
• Clear Career Path: Job stability and a clear path for career progression... your growth matters!
• Training and Development: Benefit from extensive on-the-job training and internal development opportunities
• Store Discount: 10% store discount across all B&M stores (including Heron Foods), with regular double discount events
• Annual Leave: Up to 33 days of annual leave
• Pension Plan: Take part in a contributable pension scheme
• Exclusive Benefits: Exclusive colleague benefits, including discounts for retailers, hospitality, and more
• Wellbeing Support: Our Employee Assistant Programme provides wellbeing support & guidance to all B&M colleagues

What You'll Need

It's essential that applicants have the following:

• Management experience within a fast-paced and high turnover Retail or Hospitality environment
• Experience managing medium to large sized teams
• A history of working towards & successfully delivering KPI’s
• Flexibility to work a range of hours, including weekends & bank holidays
• Experience within an FMCG/big box environment is preferable, but not essential

Do you think this sounds like the ideal role for you? Do you feel you’ve got the people and commercial skills to successfully assist in running your own store? And are you ready to excel your career?

Don't miss out – submit your application today and become part of the B&M success story!

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Retail

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