Retail Store Manager

VanRath; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Footwear company is seeking a Store Manager for their Newtownabbey location. This position is permanent and full-time, offering a competitive salary combined with bonuses and excellent employee benefits. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in team leadership, operational excellence, and an ability to drive local strategies while fostering a positive team culture. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization that values innovation and strong customer relationships.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Best Employee benefits

Qualifications

• Proven background in managing teams and driving performance.
• Strong time management, task prioritization, and decision-making abilities.
• Confident in hiring, interviewing, and evaluating team members.
• Comfortable with the physical demands of a retail environment.
• A proactive, positive role model who lives the brand.
• Brings energy, commitment, and a strong understanding of people's needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, champion company values, and keep the team aligned.
• Assess market needs and partner with leadership to tailor strategies.
• Maintain clear communication to keep the team focused and informed.
• Model exceptional service and encourage team members to upsell.
• Deliver ongoing training and support different learning styles.
• Foster strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Use data and tech tools to analyze trends and streamline operations.
• Create a performance-driven environment with regular feedback.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and procedural standards.
• Manage staffing levels and schedules for efficient operations.
• Collaborate with HR on disciplinary and grievance matters.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Multitasking Skills

People Skills

Physical Agility

Leading by Example

Passion & Empathy

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting a leading global Footwear company with the recruitment of a Store Manager who will become part of a modern organisation that has been continually growing, and offers one of the most interesting Store Manager roles on the market.

This is a Permanent Full-time position - Store is based in Abbey Centre (Newtownabbey).

Salary Negotiable + Bonus + Additional Payment after one year service & Some of the Best Employee benefits on the market

Responsibilities

• Inspire & Motivate: Lead by example, champion company values, and keep the team aligned with our mission, product, and customers.
• Drive Local Strategy: Assess market needs and partner with leadership to tailor product, marketing, and visual strategies for local impact.
• Lead Communication: Maintain clear, consistent daily communication to keep the team focused, informed, and inspired.
• Set the Standard: Model exceptional service and sales behavior, encouraging team members to upsell and connect authentically with customers.
• Train & Adapt: Embrace innovation, deliver ongoing training, and use cross-training to boost productivity and support different learning styles.
• Build Connections: Foster strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to guide both current actions and future plans.
• Leverage Tech: Use data and tech tools to analyze trends, streamline operations, and plan ahead.
• Shape Culture: Create an energetic, performance-driven environment with regular feedback, coaching, and recognition.
• Ensure Compliance: Uphold all legal, policy, and procedural standards to maintain operational excellence.
• Optimize Resources: Manage staffing levels and schedules to ensure smooth and efficient store operations.
• Support HR: Collaborate with HR on disciplinary and grievance matters with professionalism and care.

What You Bring

• Leadership Experience: Proven background in managing teams and driving performance.
• Multitasking Skills: Strong time management, task prioritization, and decision-making abilities.
• People Skills: Confident in hiring, interviewing, and evaluating team members.
• Physical Agility: Comfortable with the physical demands of a retail environment.
• Leading by Example: A proactive, positive role model who lives the brand.
• Passion & Empathy: Brings energy, commitment, and a strong understanding of people's needs.

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