Store Manager

McCarthy Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent fashion recruitment agency is seeking a Store Manager in Edinburgh for a leading British fashion brand. The role requires strong leadership skills and a passion for customer service in a premium retail environment. Responsibilities include inspiring a team, maintaining store standards, and creating a meaningful shopping experience. Ideal candidates will have experience in luxury fashion and a commitment to excellent service. This position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Retail Discounts

Holiday Buy Scheme

Work-life balance

Commission on sales

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury, occasion wear, or premium accessories.
• Confidence in leading a team and ensuring great service.
• Ability to interpret data for performance enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the team for attentive service.
• Create an elegant and welcoming store environment.
• Handle customer queries professionally.
• Maintain high standards of store presentation.
• Coach and develop team members.
• Monitor performance to drive results.

Skills

Leadership in fashion retail

Customer service excellence

Commercial awareness

Team mentoring

Attention to detail

Job description

Store Manager - Premium Fashion & Occasion wear

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £15.87 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent | 40 Hrs Per Week

What you get in Return

• Salary of to £15.81 + Commission
• Retail Discounts
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Real work life balance

Do you have a passion for styling that goes beyond trends?

Are you the kind of person who loves helping customers find the outfit for life's most unforgettable moments?

Our client is looking for a Store Manager who thrives in a premium fashion environment someone who leads with heart, understands the power of personal service, and knows how to create a shopping experience that feels truly special.

Whether you're already managing a store or you're a standout Assistant Manager ready to step up, this is your opportunity to lead a team where style meets substance.

Why This Role is Different

Join a highly respected British fashion brand, known for quality, elegance, and exceptional service.

Lead a team of passionate stylists in a beautiful, high-touch retail environment.

Enjoy brilliant benefits, career development, and the chance to shape a store that's all about meaningful customer connections.

What We're Looking For

• A confident, fashion-forward leader with experience in luxury, occasion wear, or premium accessories.
• Someone who believes sales come through service you listen, guide, and make every customer feel seen and celebrated.
• A commercially aware manager who can interpret data and drive performance.
• A mentor who can build a strong, supportive team culture, where confidence and creativity thrive.
• A visual perfectionist who understands the importance of presentation, detail, and atmosphere.

Your Day-to-Day

• Lead and inspire your team to deliver attentive, consultative service—think personal styling, not transactional selling.
• Create a store environment that's elegant, welcoming, and emotionally engaging.
• Handle customer queries with warmth and professionalism—especially during those once-in-a-lifetime purchases.
• Maintain high standards of store presentation and operational excellence.
• Support your team's growth through coaching, feedback, and development.
• Monitor performance and take action to drive results.
• Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are followed to the highest standard.

You'll Be Perfect If You…

• Have experience in fashion, occasion wear, or premium retail.
• Are confident, approachable, and love helping people feel their absolute best.
• Understand that great service is the key to lasting customer relationships.
• Are ready to take ownership of a store and lead it with elegance and energy.

About the Brand

Our client is a well-established high street name with a strong reputation for quality, service, and style. With exciting growth plans and a loyal customer base, this is a brand that's going places, and you could be part of the journey.

McCarthy Recruitment and our clients are equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.