Store Manager

McCarthy Recruitment; Belfast; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Belfast seeks a passionate Store Manager to create a beautiful, experience-led environment, leading a team to deliver excellence in customer service. Ideal candidates will come from a premium retail background with strong leadership skills and a focus on building lasting customer relationships. The position offers an annual salary of up to £33,010 plus bonus and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Retail discounts

Holiday buy scheme

Career development support

Supportive culture and work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in premium fashion or beauty retail management.
• Ability to create a welcoming and stylish store environment.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Create an elegant and emotionally engaging store environment.
• Maintain high operational and visual standards.

Skills

Leadership in retail

Customer relationship building

Commercial awareness

Coaching and team development

Attention to detail in visual presentation

Job description

Store Manager - Premium Fashion & Occasion wear

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Salary: Up to £33,010 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Contract: Permanent

Lead a Store Where Every Day Means Making Someone Feel Amazing

If you're passionate about style, love creating memorable moments, and thrive in a warm, high-service environment, this could be the perfect next step in your retail career.

We're searching for a Store Manager who brings confidence, creativity, and heart into everything they do, someone who knows that premium retail is about connection, not just clothes.

Whether you're already leading a store or you're an exceptional Assistant Manager ready for that step up, this is your opportunity to run a beautiful, experience-led store where customers feel understood, supported, and celebrated.

What's in It for You?

• £33,010 annual salary + bonus
• Retail discounts
• Holiday buy scheme
• Supportive culture and genuine work‑life balance
• Career development with a business that invests in its people

Why This Role Stands Out

You'll be joining a respected fashion business with a strong reputation for quality and elegance.

Here, the focus is on:

• Personal styling and meaningful customer interactions
• A beautiful store environment
• A team who genuinely love making customers feel their best

It's retail with purpose, not pressure.

What We're Looking For

• A stylish, confident leader from premium fashion, beauty, jewellery, or occasionwear
• Someone who believes sales come from service, not scripts
• A commercially aware manager who understands KPIs and can turn insight into actionA natural coach who builds supportive, high‑performing teams
• Detail‑obsessed with visual standards and atmosphere

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Leading and inspiring your team to deliver warm, thoughtful, consultative service
• Creating a store environment that feels elegant, welcoming, and emotionally engaging
• Helping customers through special, meaningful purchases
• Maintaining strong operational standards and stunning visual presentation
• Coaching your team to grow in confidence and capability
• Reviewing performance and driving results with clarity and positivity
• Ensuring the store operates safely, efficiently, and beautifully

You’ll Be a Perfect Fit If You…

• Come from premium fashion, beauty, occasionwear, or high‑touch retail
• Are friendly, approachable, and genuinely love helping people
• Understand how to build long‑lasting customer relationships
• Want to lead a store with pride, warmth, and a sense of occasion

About the Brand

Our client is a well‑known high‑street name with a strong reputation for quality, service, and style. With exciting growth plans and a loyal customer base, they offer a rewarding and inspiring environment for ambitious retail leaders.

McCarthy Recruitment and our clients are equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.