Store Manager

McCarthy Recruitment; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Discounted health cash plan

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Structured progression opportunities

Guaranteed annual salary increase

Job summary

McCarthy Recruitment is looking for an ambitious Store Manager in Bishop's Stortford to lead a high-performing retail team. You will own store performance, drive commercial results and deliver an outstanding customer experience.

The role requires experience in retail or hospitality leadership, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to travel within a 45-minute radius to support nearby stores. A clear progression path and competitive package are offered.

Qualifications

• Experienced Store Manager, Assistant Manager or senior leader within retail or hospitality.
• Commercially focused with a strong track record of delivering results.
• Natural leader who motivates, develops and empowers teams.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive and solution-focused.
• Flexible to travel within a 45-minute radius to support nearby stores.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing store team
• Take full ownership of store KPIs, sales and profitability
• Ensure operational excellence and strict compliance standards
• Drive exceptional customer service and seamless in-store experience
• Oversee stock control, availability and operational efficiency
• Recruit, coach and conduct performance reviews to unlock team potential
• Deliver a clear and effective operational strategy

Skills

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Job description

Job Title: Store Manager

Location: Bishop's Stortford

Salary: £52,910 - £69,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

Ready to lead from the front and take full ownership of a high-performing retail store? We're looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Store Manager to join one of the UK's fastest-growing retail businesses. With new stores opening across the country and clear pathways for progression, this is a rare opportunity to join a business that rewards performance and invests heavily in its leaders. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love developing high-performing teams and are motivated by delivering exceptional results, this could be your next big move.

The Role

As Store Manager, you will have full accountability for driving store performance, leading your team and delivering an outstanding customer experience. You'll take ownership of operations, compliance, commercial performance and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing store team
• Take full ownership of store KPIs, sales and profitability
• Ensure operational excellence and strict compliance standards
• Drive exceptional customer service and seamless in-store experience
• Oversee stock control, availability and operational efficiency
• Recruit, coach and conduct performance reviews to unlock team potential
• Deliver a clear and effective operational strategy

About You

• Experienced Store Manager, Assistant Manager or senior leader within retail or hospitality
• Commercially focused with a strong track record of delivering results
• A natural leader who motivates, develops and empowers teams
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Proactive and solution-focused
• Flexible to travel within a 45-minute radius to support nearby stores

What's in It for You?

• £52,910 - £69,000 salary package
• Guaranteed annual salary increase
• Clear, structured progression opportunities
• Private medical insurance
• Discounted health cash plan
• Comprehensive wellbeing support
• The opportunity to join one of the highest-paying businesses in the sectorThis is an exceptional opportunity to take the reins of a high-volume store within a business experiencing sustained growth across the UK.

About us:

This Store Manager role is handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award-winning multi-sector recruiter.

The Legal Bit:

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