Lead Outdoor Store Manager

Go-Outdoors; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incremental Holiday Allowance

Staff Discount on qualifying purchases

Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount

Discounted Gym membership

Personal development opportunities

Apprenticeships and accredited quals

Job summary

GO Outdoors is seeking a Store Manager in Southampton to own store performance, culture, and daily execution. You will lead from the front, set expectations, and drive commercial results through confident decision-making and a deep understanding of the GO Outdoors customer.

You will create a high-energy environment where colleagues develop, standards stay high, and customers enjoy an excellent in-store experience. This role demands decisive leadership and strong commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a retail team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interpret sales data and drive performance.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead store performance and culture to deliver sales and service excellence.
• Inspire and coach the shop floor team with clear goals and feedback.
• Utilise live data to make quick, commercial decisions.
• Maintain high standards of operations and visual merchandising.
• Develop talent and succession through coaching and progression paths.

Skills

Store leadership

Team motivation

Commercial awareness

Performance analysis

Customer service

Communication

Adaptability

Presence on shop floor

Education

Retail management experience

Tools

POS Systems

Merchandising software

Job description

GO Outdoors is seeking a Store Manager in Southampton to own store performance, culture, and daily execution. You will lead from the front, set expectations, and drive commercial results through confident decision-making and a deep understanding of the GO Outdoors customer.

You will create a high-energy environment where colleagues develop, standards stay high, and customers enjoy an excellent in-store experience. This role demands decisive leadership and strong commercial awareness.