Store Manager

VF CORPORATION; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global apparel company is seeking a Store Manager for their West End Store on Oxford Street, London. The role involves leading a team to enhance customer experience and drive sales. Ideal candidates will have a passion for mentoring, strong communication skills, and store management experience. This position offers comprehensive benefits focused on mental, physical, and financial well-being.

Benefits

Career ownership

Feedback-based culture

Tailored training

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in all facets of running a store, including budgeting and planning, retail operations and merchandising.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; additional languages a plus.
• Flexible with working weekends, evenings, and holidays as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate store teams to drive a customer-first approach.
• Implement and improve retail processes.
• Manage core retail operational procedures like inventory and P&L.
• Report performance metrics and understand KPIs.
• Ensure store visual merchandising aligns with brand guidelines.

Skills

Customer interaction

Team development

Budgeting and planning

Retail operations

Communication in English

MS Office proficiency

Flexibility in work hours

Job description

Store Manager

Do you want to leave your mark and drive the consumer experience in one of our stores? We're looking for an outstanding Store Manager to join our VANS team based at our West End Store, Oxford Street, London.

As a Store Manager, you will lead and nurture a team, whilst displaying your own initiative to drive sales and customer satisfaction.

About Vans

Vans is part of the VF family. VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet.

Vans is the original action sports footwear company rooted in authenticity and creativity. We are determined. We are connected to our consumers and to each other. We are inclusive. We are expressive and Fun. And most of all, we are a family.

The Role

Our store managers have a great opportunity to develop their full potential with us. That's because we offer the support of a global organisation but give our managers the freedom to try out new solutions to drive sales and enhance customer experience.

How you'll make a difference:

• Leading, motivating and mentoring your store teams to drive a customer first approach
• Implementing our established retail processes whilst looking for ways to improve them
• Keeping on top of core retail operational procedures such as inventory, P&L etc
• Reporting performance metrics and demonstrating your understanding of KPIs to improve your store results
• Making sure your store looks great, in line with the brand's visual merchandising guidelines

What makes you the perfect Store Manager?

You love interacting with customers. The joy of helping a customer find the perfect product is special and you get that. Working in a store can be demanding, no problem for you, as you are resilient and self-driven

• You know how to develop a great team who share your passion and vision to make every shopping experience outstanding. You take pride in mentoring employees, seeing them grow and having fun too!
• You have experience in all facets of running a store, including budgeting and planning, retail operations and merchandising
• You have excellent written and verbal communication in English (another language is a plus but not necessary)
• You are proficient in the use of MS Office and different POS systems
• You are flexible when it comes to working weekends, evenings, and holidays as necessary

What's in it for you?

We offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we're the total package.

• Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across different brands
• A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
• Tailored training. From an induction to ongoing online and face-to-face training sessions, we are committed to helping you grow, both professionally and personally
• The opportunity to network with other Store Managers throughout Europe and with our head office

Diversity and Inclusion

We strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.