Store Manager

B&M Retail; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing retailer in Bournemouth is seeking a dynamic Store Manager to lead store performance and drive exceptional sales growth. You will take ownership of operations, coach your team, and ensure a great customer experience. Flexible working hours are essential. Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus scheme

Up to 33 days' holiday

10% discount at B&M and Heron Foods

Regular double discount events

Extensive training and clear progression paths

Wellbeing support through our EAP

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a fast-paced, high-turnover retail environment.
• A passion for coaching, growing, and motivating teams.
• KPI-focused with strong sales and stock management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales, maintain high standards, and lead a high-performing team.
• Make real-time commercial decisions on the shop floor.
• Deliver a great customer experience and coach your team.

Skills

Retail Leadership

People Development

Commercial Mindset

Hands-On Attitude

Compliance Champion

Flexibility

Job description

STORE MANAGER - BOURNEMOUTH AREA

Are you a Store Manager, Operations Manager, Trading Manager, Deputy Manager or Assistant Manager looking for your exciting next step? Are you a dynamic leader ready to take your retail career to the next level? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a track record of driving exceptional store standards and sales growth? Well, look no further...

B&M Retail are looking for a Store Manager to join our store team in the Bournemouth Area. This is a Designate role to cover the Bournemouth Area and could cover a number of our stores across Bournemouth. Being flexible to travel across this area would be essential for this role.

About The Role

As Store Manager, you’ll take full ownership of your store’s performance — driving sales, maintaining high standards, and leading a high-performing team. You’ll be hands-on on the shop floor, making real-time commercial decisions, delivering a great customer experience, and coaching your team to reach their full potential.

What We’re Looking For

• Retail Leadership - Proven experience managing a fast-paced, high-turnover retail environment
• People Development - A passion for coaching, growing, and motivating teams
• Commercial Mindset - KPI-focused with strong sales and stock management skills
• Hands-On Attitude - Willing to get stuck in, from delivery to merchandising
• Compliance Champion - Confident managing stock, health & safety, and processes
• Flexibility - Able to work varied hours including weekends and bank holidays
• Experience in FMCG or big box retail is ideal, but not essential

Why Join B&M?

We’re entering a new chapter under inspiring leadership that’s committed to growth, collaboration, and fresh thinking. Our new leader brings a clear vision, renewed energy, and a people-first approach—making this the perfect time to join us and help shape the future of B&M.

We’re one of the UK’s fastest-growing retailers with 780+ stores — and we’re not slowing down. We offer real career progression, ongoing training, and the chance to play your part in a growing business!

• Competitive salary + bonus scheme
• Up to 33 days’ holiday
• 10% discount at B&M and Heron Foods
• Regular double discount events
• Extensive training and clear progression paths
• Exclusive retail & hospitality discounts
• Wellbeing support through our EAP

Ready to Lead? If you’ve got the retail, operational and people skills to run your own B&M store, we want to hear from you. Our vacancies fill quickly, so apply today!

B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace for all colleagues.