Deputy Store Manager (Stock & Process)

The Range; Winchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days Annual Leave

25% In-Store Discount

High Street Discounts across hundreds

Focus on Promoting Internally

Personal Development

Job summary

The Range in Winchester invites applications for a Deputy Store Manager (Stock & Process). This pivotal leadership role partners with the Store Manager to ensure safe, compliant operations, optimal stock availability and high standards store-wide.

You’ll lead from the front, develop teams, and drive inventory accuracy and efficient back-of-house processes to enhance customer availability and commercial performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail supervisory or management role.
• Strong organisational and operational management skills.
• Excellent leadership and team development capability.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of retail KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire colleagues to deliver exceptional operational standards.
• Support the Store Manager in driving a safe, compliant and efficient Store operation.
• Ensure excellent stock availability through stock management and process control.
• Oversee deliveries, warehouse operations and back-of-house processes.
• Drive inventory accuracy through stock counts and audits.
• Lead health & safety and housekeeping standards.
• Coach, mentor and develop colleagues.
• Support recruitment, training and succession planning.
• Oversee cash office processes, price changes and payroll administration.
• Deputise for the Store Manager when required.

Skills

Retail leadership

Stock management

Operational excellence

Team development

KPIs & analytics

Communication

Job description

The Range, Easton Lane, Winnall, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7UD

Are you an organised, driven and inspirational retail leader with a passion for operational excellence and stock accuracy? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Deputy Store Manager (Stock & Process).

This is a pivotal leadership role where you will work closely with the Store Manager to ensure the Store operates safely, efficiently and compliantly while delivering outstanding stock availability and operational standards for our customers.

You will lead from the front, develop high-performing teams and play a key role in driving operational success across the Store.

The Role

As Deputy Store Manager (Stock & Process), you will take ownership of key operational areas including stock management, process compliance, health & safety and inventory accuracy, ensuring the Store consistently delivers excellent standards and commercial performance.

You will:

• Lead and inspire colleagues to deliver exceptional operational standards
• Support the Store Manager in driving a safe, compliant and highly efficient Store operation
• Ensure excellent stock availability through effective stock management and process control
• Oversee deliveries, warehouse operations and back-of-house processes to maximise customer availability
• Drive inventory accuracy through stock counts, investigations and operational audits
• Ensure all operational tasks, compliance checks and store processes are completed accurately and on time
• Lead by example in maintaining excellent health & safety and housekeeping standards
• Coach, mentor and develop colleagues to build a strong and engaged team
• Support recruitment, training, succession planning and colleague development
• Oversee key operational areas including cash office processes, price changes and payroll administration
• Deputise for the Store Manager when required and confidently lead the Store operation

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a motivated and proactive leader who can combine operational excellence with strong people leadership.

You will ideally have:

• Experience within a retail supervisory or management role
• Strong organisational and operational management skills
• Excellent leadership and team development capability
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of retail KPIs
• Experience working with stock control, compliance or operational processes
• The ability to prioritise and adapt in a fast-moving retail environment
• High personal standards and a positive, hands-on approach

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a management role — it is an opportunity to shape how our Store operates every single day.

You will join a business that values strong leadership, operational excellence and colleague development. We are committed to creating an environment where talented people can grow, succeed and build rewarding careers.

If you are passionate about leading teams, driving operational performance and delivering outstanding retail standards, we would love to hear from you.

What Do We Offer?

• 28 Days of Annual Leave
• 25% In-Store Discount
• High Street Discounts across hundreds of UK retailers
• A Focus on Promoting Internally
• Personal Development