Store Manager

Heron Foods Limited; Chorley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave 30 days

Exclusive Discounts 10% off at Heron/H

Wellbeing Support

Long service recognition

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Heron Foods Limited in Chorley is seeking a Store Manager to lead our busy store, drive sales, and deliver exceptional customer service.

You will manage a team, oversee stock, compliance, and daily operations, and contribute to store growth within a supportive, fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a store/retail environment.
• Track record of delivering results and coaching teams.
• Customer-focused approach with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating your team to deliver exceptional results and achieve sales targets.
• Providing hands-on leadership, coaching, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing store environment.
• Ensuring operational excellence from store presentation to stock management and health & safety compliance.
• Delivering exceptional customer service, resolving queries, and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
• Developing talent within your team, creating succession plans and supporting growth.

Skills

Leadership

Retail management

People management

Customer service

Job description

£30,920 per annum, plus bonus opportunity

Hours

45

Contract

Permanent

Location

Chorley

Discover Your Next Leadership Opportunity: Store Manager at Heron Foods

Location: Chorley, PR7 2LU

Why Heron Foods?

Heron Foods is one of the UK’s fastest-growing discount food retailers, with over 340 stores and ambitious expansion plans. As part of the B&M retail group, we’re a company on the move, committed to delivering value to our customers and opportunities to our teams.

We’re proud to have retained the ethos and spirit of a family-owned business, fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace culture. In fact, we were recognised as one of the UK’s ‘Happiest Workplaces’ in the WorkL Awards.

As a Store Manager, you’ll lead by example, inspiring and motivating your team to deliver outstanding results in a fast-paced, community-focused environment. If you thrive in a high-energy setting and are passionate about retail, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer Our Store Managers:

• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave with additional leave accrual for long service, plus the option to purchase extra days.
• Exclusive Discounts: 10% off at both Heron Foods and B&M stores, with double discount weekends throughout the year.
• Wellbeing Support: Free, confidential assistance for personal and financial concerns, plus 24/7 GP access for you and your family.
• Additional Perks: Recognition for long service.
• Career Development: Ongoing learning opportunities, including on-the-job training, eLearning, apprenticeships, and career progression programs.

What You’ll Do:

As a Store Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our success, taking responsibility for:

Leading and motivating your team to deliver exceptional results and achieve sales targets.

• Providing hands-on leadership, coaching, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing store environment.
• Ensuring operational excellence, from store presentation to stock management and health & safety compliance.
• Delivering exceptional customer service, resolving queries, and ensuring a positive shopping experience.
• Developing talent within your team, creating succession plans, and supporting ongoing growth.

Fast-Paced and Rewarding:

This role offers the chance to thrive in a dynamic and sometimes demanding environment. With a focus on leadership and operational excellence, you’ll play a crucial part in the success of our business and gain invaluable experience managing a busy retail environment.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking individuals who bring:

• Proven experience as a Store Manager, Retail Manager, or in a similar leadership role.
• A strong track record of developing teams and achieving results.
• A genuine passion for retail, customer service, and delivering exceptional results.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, community-focused retail environment.

At Heron Foods, diversity is at the heart of our values, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.