Store Manager

Vans; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career ownership across brands

Feedback-based culture

Tailored training

Networking with Europe store managers

Free to Be

Job summary

The North Face in Bridgend, Wales is seeking an outstanding Store Manager to lead and nurture a team, drive sales and improve customer satisfaction. You will manage daily operations, ensure brand standards and mentor staff to deliver exceptional service.

You’ll report on performance metrics, optimize visual merchandising and maintain store standards while working weekends, evenings and holidays as required. The role rewards initiative, integrity and a collaborative spirit within a global brand.

Qualifications

• You love interacting with customers.
• Experience leading and mentoring store teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and mentoring your store teams to drive a customer first approach.
• Implementing retail processes and seeking improvements.
• Managing store operations like inventory and P&L.

Job description

Store Manager Do you want to leave your mark and drive the consumer experience in one of our stores? We’re looking for an outstanding Store Manager to join our The North Face team based in Bridgend, Wales. As a Store Manager, you will lead and nurture a team, whilst displaying your own initiative to drive sales and customer satisfaction. The North Face is part of the VF family. VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. The North Face is the premier exploration company in the world. We spark curiosity. We dare to disrupt. We create communities. And we lead with integrity. We are a community of explorers and are constantly looking for new ideas, places, and people to connect with. Let’s talk about the role! Our store managers have a great opportunity to develop their full potential with us. That’s because we offer the support of a global organisation but give our managers the freedom to try out new solutions to drive sales and enhance customer experience.

How you’ll make a difference

• Leading, motivating and mentoring your store teams to drive a customer first approach
• Implementing our established retail processes whilst looking for ways to improve them
• Keeping on top of core retail operational procedures such as inventory, P&L etc
• Reporting performance metrics and demonstrating your understanding of KPIs to improve your store results
• Making sure your store looks great, in line with the brand’s visual merchandising guidelines

What makes you the perfect Store Manager?

You love interacting with customers. The joy of helping a customer find the perfect product is special and you get that. Working in a store can be demanding, no problem for you, as you are resilient and self-driven You know how to develop a great team who share your passion and vision to make every shopping experience outstanding. You take pride in mentoring employees, seeing them grow and having fun too! You have experience in all facets of running a store, including budgeting and planning, retail operations and merchandising You have excellent written and verbal communication in English (another language is a plus but not necessary) You are proficient in the use of MS Office and different POS systems You are flexible when it comes to working weekends, evenings, and holidays as necessary

On top of this, we expect that you will live and demonstrate our Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.

What’s in it for you?

We offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. Most companies say they offer a competitive salary, an amazing bonus and pension scheme and staff discounts (btw we offer 50%!). And we offer the same. Only different. Along with this you will have:

• Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across different brands
• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
• Tailored training. From an induction to ongoing online and face-to-face training sessions, we are committed to helping you grow, both professionally and personally
• The opportunity to network with other Store Managers throughout Europe and with our head office
• Free to Be

Free to Be We strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike. If you liked what you have read and want to join our team then we would be keen to hear from you! Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage. #readytoapply R-20260901-0014

With 40 years in the outdoor industry, The North Face® is the premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technologically advanced exploration apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories. We look for employees who help us stay on the cutting edge with their creativity and innovation. If this sounds like you, take a look through our open opportunities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Click here to see all VF job postings!

VF Diversity Vision Statement

VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor. VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local or provincial regulations. VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations. If you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to [e-mail].