Store Manager

Clarks group; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail Trust

Life Assurance

Clarks Discount Card

Store Bonus Scheme

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Clarks Canterbury is seeking a Store Manager to lead the store team, drive sales, and deliver outstanding customer service. This maternity cover role requires motivating staff, maintaining visual standards, and ensuring smooth daily operations.

You will recruit and develop colleagues, manage scheduling, monitor KPIs, and implement strategies to grow revenue. The role offers a competitive package, bonus opportunities, and benefits with Clarks, a historic shoe brand.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a retail environment, leading a team in a fast-paced setting.
• A passion for retail and a proven track record of delivering excellent results.
• Flexibility to work a 7-day shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to engage and motivate your team.
• Proficient with POS systems and basic Microsoft Office/Google Workspace tools

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage the store team to achieve sales targets and deliver outstanding customer service
• Oversee daily store operations, including opening/closing procedures, inventory management, merchandising, and cash handling
• Recruit, train, schedule, and develop team members to maximize performance and engagement
• Monitor KPIs, analyze sales reports, and implement strategies to increase revenue and profitability

Skills

Store management

People leadership

Retail sales experience

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office/Google Workspace

Job description

13 Whitefriars St, Canterbury CT1 2TA, UK

Job Description

Posted Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Store Manager

This is a Maternity Cover 12 months

We’re more than just a shoe brand—we have been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825. That’s right! 200 years! If you have agreat attitude, love working with people, and are ready to grow in a leadership role, we want to hear from you!

About the role :

• Lead, motivate, and manage the store team to achieve sales targets and deliver outstanding customer service
• Oversee daily store operations, including opening/closing procedures, inventory management, merchandising, and cash handling
• Recruit, train, schedule, and develop team members to maximize performance and engagement
• Monitor KPIs, analyze sales reports, and implement strategies to increase revenue and profitability

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven management experiencein a retail environment, leading a team in a fast-paced setting.
• A passion for retail and a proven track record of delivering excellent results.
• Flexibility to work a7-day shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to engage and motivate your team.
• Proficient with POS systems and basic Microsoft Office/Google Workspace tools

We reward our Store Managers with a comprehensive package, including:

• Retail Trust
• Life Assurance
• Clarks Discount Card
• Store Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Pay

Join us and bring your positive energy to Clarks – where every day is an adventure!

13 Whitefriars St, Canterbury CT1 2TA, UK