Store Manager

Bonmarche; Castleford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Store Manager in Castleford to lead a passionate team and ensure an exceptional shopping experience. The role involves driving sales, overseeing store operations, and developing team members. Retail experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided. This dynamic environment offers excellent career prospects and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Industry-recognised qualification within 18 months

Supportive team environment

Great transport connections

Qualifications

• Retail market understanding with growth opportunity identification.
• Ability to inspire and guide a team to success.
• Proactive approach to driving sales and engaging customers.
• Commitment to nurturing team skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Oversee daily running of the store, ensuring efficiency.
• Implement effective sales strategies to enhance performance.
• Ensure an excellent shopping experience for all customers.
• Manage, coach, and motivate the team.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Strong Leadership Skills

Sales Acumen

Training and Development Focus

Job description

Overview

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 at Bonmarché Junction 32, Castleford. Our store is located in Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village, a busy retail destination in West Yorkshire. With high footfall, a wide range of brand-name outlets, and excellent transport links—including proximity to the M62 and ample free parking—it offers an exciting and fast-paced retail environment that draws shoppers from across the region. 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 excellent footfall, strong brand presence, and great transport connections.

Role: Store Manager

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 Bonmarché 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 Castleford, we would love to hear from you.

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