Store Manager

McCarthy Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is looking for a Store Manager to oversee an established store in Chester. The ideal candidate should have significant retail or hospitality management experience and a passion for customer service. In this role, you will lead a high-performing team, drive sales, and optimize customer experiences. Competitive salary of up to £38,000 plus a performance-related bonus is included, along with opportunities for career progression and management training.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

Staff discount on premium products

Structured onboarding and management training

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Store Manager, General Manager, or Business Manager.
• Background in retail or hospitality within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with confidence analysing reports and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing store team.
• Drive sales and profitability through strong commercial leadership.
• Deliver an exceptional, service-led customer experience.

Skills

Retail management experience

Customer service excellence

People management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Store Manager

Location: Chester

Salary: Up to £38,000 + Bonus

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5hrs)

Lead an established store. Develop a high-performing team. Drive results.

Are you an experienced Retail or Hospitality Store Manager looking for your next career move?

We're recruiting a Store Manager to lead an established, high-profile store in Chester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused leader who is passionate about customer experience, people development, and driving store performance within a premium, service-led environment.

With strong brand recognition on the British high street, this role offers autonomy, accountability, and long-term progression.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing store team
• Drive sales and profitability through strong commercial leadership
• Deliver an exceptional, service-led customer experience
• Coach and performance-manage team members to achieve KPIs
• Analyse sales reports and store data to identify improvement opportunities
• Communicate store performance and business updates clearly to the team
• Proactively gather customer feedback and implement service improvements
• Resolve customer issues professionally and efficiently
• Manage controllable costs and protect store profitability
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety standards
• Support internal succession planning and talent development

About You

• Proven experience as a Store Manager, General Manager, or Business Manager
• Background in retail or hospitality within a fast-paced environment
• Strong commercial awareness with confidence analysing reports and KPIs
• Passionate about customer service and premium store standards
• Excellent people manager who leads by example
• Experience in service-led or premium environments is advantageous

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £38,000 per annum
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Staff discount on premium products
• Structured onboarding and management training
• Opportunity to lead an established, successful store
• Supportive leadership and clear expectations
• Long-term career progression within a stable retail business
• Commutable From Chester, Winsford, Knutsford, Altrincham, Warrington, Widnes, St Helens, Preston, Ellesmere Port, Buckley, Wrexham, Flint

Keywords

Store Manager, Retail Manager, General Manager, Business Manager, Assistant Manager, Hospitality Manager, Area Manager, District Manager, Premium Retail

About Us

This role is being handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award winning behavioural leadership recruitment consultancy covering the whole of the UK. McCarthy is like no other recruitment agency you will have worked with, our difference is our commitment to providing a professional and personalised recruitment service of the highest quality.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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