Store Manager

Harbourne Associates; Bath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus opportunities

Employee discounts and benefits

Career development and progression

Job summary

Harbourne Associates Ltd, on behalf of a leading retail business in the professional beauty and consumer sector, seeks a Store Manager in Bath.

You will lead a motivated team, drive sales growth, deliver outstanding customer service and ensure operational excellence in a fast-paced store environment.

This role rewards strong leadership, local relationship building and a clear path for career development within a growing, customer-focused business.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing a high-performing retail team.
• Proven ability to deliver against sales targets.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for customer service and retail excellence.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced store environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing store team.
• Drive store sales and deliver against commercial targets.
• Identify opportunities to grow customer acquisition and sales performance.
• Recruit, develop and retain talent within the team.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience at all times.
• Monitor competitor activity and local market trends.
• Ensure high standards of stock management and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Retail management

Customer service

Sales targets

Communication

Job description

Harbourne Associates are supporting a leading retail business in the professional beauty and consumer sector with the appointment of a Store Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced retail leader to take full ownership of a high-performing store, leading a motivated team while driving commercial performance, customer experience and operational excellence.

You’ll play a key role in delivering sales growth, developing talent and creating an engaging environment for both customers and colleagues.

The Role

As Store Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading all aspects of store performance, ensuring high standards of customer service, team engagement and operational compliance.

You’ll be empowered to identify opportunities to grow sales, build local relationships and create a positive and commercially successful store culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing store team.
• Drive store sales and deliver against commercial targets.
• Identify opportunities to grow customer acquisition and sales performance.
• Recruit, develop and retain talent within the team.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience at all times.
• Monitor competitor activity and local market trends.
• Ensure high standards of stock management and inventory control.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures and health & safety requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous Store Manager, Assistant Manager or Retail Management experience.
• Proven experience managing and motivating a high-performing team.
• A strong commercial mindset with experience delivering against sales targets.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for customer service and retail excellence.
• Ability to coach, develop and inspire others.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.

Desirable

• Hair, beauty or cosmetics industry experience.
• Retail qualifications.
• Customer service qualifications.

What’s On Offer?

• Competitive basic salary
• Monthly bonus opportunities
• Employee discounts and benefits
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Join a growing and customer-focused retail business
• Ongoing training and product education

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate retail leader who enjoys driving performance through people, delivering exceptional customer experiences and building successful teams.

If you’re looking for a role with autonomy, progression and a strong commercial focus, we’d love to hear from you.