Store Manager

Mole Valley Farmers; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scottish Widows contributory pension -

Up to 25% colleague discount in store

Free parking on site

33 days of annual leave, includingbank

Job summary

Mole Valley Farmers in Cirencester is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead a team, drive sales, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. You’ll own store operations, budgets, and community relationships while modelling our values.

The role requires 40 hours per week across 5 days, with a focus on delivering strong customer service and commercial growth in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ proven management experience within a comparable retail role.
• Proven track record of delivering sales targets and managing budgets.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, including sales, stock control, and customer service.
• Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
• Strong commercial awareness, including analysing sales trends and identifying growth opportunities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead, motivate, and engage colleagues.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous improvement and team development.
• A natural leader with a customer-first mindset and a passion for delivering outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Driving store performance by achieving KPIs and engaging your team in delivering results.
• Creating and implementing store strategies to ensure high standards of service and satisfaction.
• Developing and delivering the store business plan with a focus on commercial awareness and growth.
• Managing stock control, promotions, seasonal events, and merchandising to maximise sales.
• Recruiting, onboarding, and developing team members who embody our values.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and company procedures.
• Managing budgets, financial controls, and reporting accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Management experience

Sales targets

Budgets

Retail operations

Stock control

Customer service

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Team development

Adaptability

Customer-first mindset

Job description

Application Deadline: 29 September 2026

Department: Management

Location: Cirencester

We’re looking for an experienced and customer-focused Store Manager to lead our team and drive success. This is a key leadership role where you’ll inspire and motivate colleagues, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and ensure outstanding store performance. If you’re passionate about retail, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Role

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week, working 5 days out of 7

As Store Manager, you’ll take ownership of all aspects of store operations—from driving sales and managing budgets to developing your team and building strong community relationships. You’ll lead by example, create a positive and solution-focused environment, and ensure every interaction reflects our values.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving store performance by achieving KPIs and engaging your team in delivering results
• Creating and implementing store strategies to ensure high standards of service and satisfaction
• Developing and delivering the store business plan with a focus on commercial awareness and growth
• Managing stock control, promotions, seasonal events, and merchandising to maximise sales
• Recruiting, onboarding, and developing team members who embody our values
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and company procedures
• Managing budgets, financial controls, and reporting accurately and efficiently

About You

• At least 2 years’ proven management experience within a comparable retail role
• Proven track record of delivering sales targets and managing budgets
• Strong understanding of retail operations, including sales, stock control, and customer service
• Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
• Strong commercial awareness, including analysing sales trends and identifying growth opportunities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead, motivate, and engage colleagues
• Flexible and adaptable, with a commitment to continuous improvement and team development
• A natural leader with a customer-first mindset and a passion for delivering outstanding service

What We Offer

• Scottish Widows contributory pension - company will match up to 5%
• Up to 25% colleague discount in store
• Free parking on site
• 33 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time colleagues)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Plenty of career progression opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with Retail Trust
• Comprehensive colleague benefits
• Enhanced Family Leave Policies