Store Leader: Inspire Teams, Boost Sales & Service

Home Bargains; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (incl. bank hols)

Contributable pension scheme

10% store discount

In-house training programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Home Bargains is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead a high-performing team in our UK stores. You’ll drive sales, optimise store standards, and ensure excellent customer service every day.

Working with the Area Manager, you’ll develop talent, implement commercial plans, and coach your team to achieve targets. This is a fast-paced, impactful role with real opportunities for progression and personal growth within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing large retail teams in a fast-paced, high-volume retail or hospitality environment.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate a high-performing team to hit weekly targets.
• Strong commercial awareness to drive sales and profitability.
• Experience delivering exceptional store standards and health and safety compliance.
• Recruitment and succession planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team to hit goals and deliver a great customer experience.
• Drive store performance, presentation, and promotions with the management team.
• Put customers first and model exceptional service every interaction.
• Develop people, mentor talent, and prepare successors.
• Plan ahead, monitor performance, and keep the store ahead of the competition.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team development

Sales target achievement

Customer service excellence

Operational excellence

Strategic planning

Staff recruitment & succession

Communication & influencing

Job description

Home Bargains is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead a high-performing team in our UK stores. You’ll drive sales, optimise store standards, and ensure excellent customer service every day.

Working with the Area Manager, you’ll develop talent, implement commercial plans, and coach your team to achieve targets. This is a fast-paced, impactful role with real opportunities for progression and personal growth within a growing business.