Milton Keynes Store Manager 37.5hrs p/w

Apricotonline; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Milton Keynes seeks a passionate Store Manager to lead the team and drive sales in a fashion retail environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership and coaching skills, ensuring excellent customer service and a vibrant store atmosphere. Responsibilities include maximizing store performance, managing costs, and motivating associates. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with 37.5 hours of work per week, providing a chance to make a significant impact within the brand.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior management within a retail environment.
• Strong coaching abilities and a customer-focused mindset.
• Proven track record of maximizing sales and managing store performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to drive sales and stock performance.
• Motivate and mentor sales associates.
• Ensure excellent customer service and a positive working environment.

Skills

Customer service focused

Strong leadership experience

Team player

Motivated

Flexible & adaptable

Interested in fashion

Job description

JOB TITLE: Store Manager

LOCATION: Milton Keynes

CONTRACT: Permanent, Full-Time

HOURS: 37.5 hours over 5 days per week

SHIFT PATTERN: Wednesdays and Sundays usual days off

SALARY COMPETITIVE

We have an amazing opportunity to join our Apricot family in one of our retail stores!

We are looking for a knowledgeable Retail Store Manager looking to make their next step within fashion retail. As the leader of the store, you will possess strong coaching abilities, product knowledge, provide excellent customer service, have great attention to detail and lead by example.

What we desire from our team

• Senior Management experience
• Being a brand ambassador
• Hands‑on, collaborative and shop floor based
• Driving forward sales
• Responsible for maximizing sales and ensuring excellent customer service
• Seeking out commercial opportunities within local area
• Completing and submitting all necessary paperwork to Head Office
• Lead well by example, driving sales, stock and KPI performance
• Managing store performance and taking action where needed
• Minimising avoidable costs and risks in store
• HR and recruitment
• Motivating, mentoring, and coaching sales associates
• Creating a positive and friendly working environment
• Making sure your store looks great, in line with the brand’s visual merchandising guidelines and marketing campaigns
• Responsible person for in‑store health and safety

How we imagine you

• Customer service focused
• Interested in fashion
• Flexible & adaptable
• Team player
• Strong leadership experience
• Recruitment experience
• Motivated
• Keen to learn new skills
• Multi‑tasker

If you need any adjustments made during the recruitment and interview process do let us know. Join us and make a difference at the heart of Apricot's customer journey!

Good Luck!