Store Manager

Bonmarche; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion retail company in Bridgwater is seeking a Store Manager to lead a team and drive sales. The role involves operational management and ensuring an exceptional customer experience. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to sales. Experience in fashion retail is desirable but not essential. This is an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment with excellent career prospects.

Benefits

Excellent career prospects

Supportive and dynamic team

Industry-recognised qualification within first 18 months

Qualifications

• Understanding of the retail market with the ability to identify opportunities for growth.
• Ability to inspire and guide your team to success.
• Proactive approach to driving sales and engaging customers.
• Commitment to nurturing and enhancing team members' skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to achieve and exceed sales targets, fostering a performance-driven culture.
• Oversee the daily running of the store, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company standards while managing costs effectively.
• Implement effective sales strategies and promotions to enhance store performance.
• Ensure an excellent shopping experience for all customers.
• Manage, coach, and motivate your team, providing training and development opportunities to support career progression.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Strong Leadership Skills

Sales Acumen

Training and Development Focus

Job description

At Bonmarché, we take pride in offering stylish, high-quality fashion at great value. As a long standing brand, with a commitment to providing affordable, flattering clothing, we cater to a diverse customer base, specialising in fashion inclusive to everyone. At Bonmarché we believe that great people make great companies, and are the key to our friendly and enjoyable shopping experience, reflecting our dedication to excellent customer service and a personal touch.

If you are looking to join our team of 1,900 people and actively promote personal development and improvement of our workforce, we have an exciting opportunity for a Store Manager to join our team in Bridgwater.

Our store is located in the Angel Place Shopping Centre, a popular area with a range of shops and local amenities. Bridgwater is known for its rich industrial history and growing community. With excellent transport links and a variety of leisure options, Bridgwater is a convenient and welcoming location. Our Bridgwater store provides opportunities for growth and development, and we’re looking for someone to help support our success in this expanding town.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a forward-thinking business with excellent career prospects.
• Work in a supportive and dynamic team.
• Gain an industry-recognised qualification within your first 18 months, if desired.
• Enjoy a store location with convenient transport links available.

As Store Manager, you will lead a passionate team, driving sales and ensuring an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. We are looking for a commercially aware and proactive retail manager who can work using their own initiative. Fashion retail experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Sales: Lead your team to achieve and exceed sales targets, fostering a performance-driven culture.
• Operational Management: Oversee the daily running of the store, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company standards while managing costs effectively.
• Maximise Profitability: Implement effective sales strategies and promotions to enhance store performance.
• Deliver Outstanding Customer Service: Ensure an excellent shopping experience for all customers.
• Team Development: Manage, coach, and motivate your team, providing training and development opportunities to support career progression.

What We’re Looking For:

• Commercial Awareness: Understanding of the retail market with the ability to identify opportunities for growth.
• Strong Leadership Skills: Ability to inspire and guide your team to success.
• Sales Acumen: A proactive approach to driving sales and engaging customers.
• Training and Development Focus: Commitment to nurturing and enhancing team members' skills.

Join Bonmarche and be part of an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact. If you’re passionate about retail and looking for a rewarding career opportunity in Bridgwater, we would love to hear from you.