Retail Store Manager Designate

Superdrug; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 25%

Staff discount 30%

33 days annual leave

Career growth

Job summary

Superdrug is seeking a Store Manager Designate to lead teams across multiple stores in the York area. You will travel between stores, develop staff, and support a permanent location in due course. The role emphasizes customer service, sales growth, and operational excellence.

You’ll manage promotions, budgets, and stock while fostering a high-performing team. A full UK driving licence and flexible shifts are preferred. Competitive salary with a bonus and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail management or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong customer service and sales focus.
• Willingness to travel across stores within the area and drive as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a passionate store team to deliver exceptional customer service and performance.
• Create engaging in-store promotions and experiences.
• Ensure operational excellence including audits, budgets, and stock management.
• Drive sales through promotions, merchandising, and stock control.
• Ensure smooth running of assigned stores and seamless handovers.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Sales

Decision making

Problem solving

Team motivation

Retail management

Driving licence

Job description

Inspire your team, drive performance, and make a real impact – Become a Store Manager at Superdrug

Location: 17, Market Street, York, Yorkshire YO1 8SL

Designate Role – willing to travel within 1 hour of your base store until assigned a permanent location.

Hours per Week:

39 hours

Shift pattern:

Full-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, will be discussed further at interview.

Salary: up to £36,000

Per annum

Why Superdrug?

At Superdrug, our customers and our teams are at the heart of everything we do. Loved for our accessible health and beauty, value, variety, expert advice & top-notch service.

If you love leading teams, delivering excellent customer service, and driving sales, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The Role

As a Store Manager Designate, you’ll travel between different stores in your area, supporting where you’re needed most. It’s a great way to meet new teams, build your skills, and enjoy plenty of variety in your day. You won’t be on the move forever though—this role is designed to help you grow, with the goal of moving into a permanent store and developing your career.

As the Store Manager, you’ll:

• Lead & develop a passionate team to deliver outstanding customer service & maximise performance.
• Create exciting in-store promotions and experiences.
• Ensure operational excellence, including audits, budgets, and stock management.
• Drive sales through promotions, excellent merchandising, and stock control.
• Ensure the smooth running of the store.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Bringing fresh ideas from your previous experience in retail management, ideally 2+ years
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and motivate.
• Passion for customer service & sales.
• Strong decision-making & problem-solving skills.
• A results-driven mindset with a love for hitting targets.
• Willingness to carry out piercing services for our customers – with full training provided (Optional)
• This role involves travel across stores in the area; therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred.

Your Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus – up to 25% of your salary
• 30% staff discount
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Career growth & training opportunities
• Exciting competitions, rewards & team events
• Get instant access to Stream. A tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.

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