Store Manager

Peacocks; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major fashion retailer is seeking a Store Manager for their Luton location. The role involves leading a dynamic team to drive sales and ensure exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a commercial awareness, though prior fashion retail experience is not mandatory as training will be provided. This position offers opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment, making it a great fit for passionate retail professionals.

Benefits

Excellent career prospects

Supportive and dynamic team

Industry-recognised qualification within 18 months

Convenient transport links

Qualifications

• Understanding of the retail market with the ability to identify opportunities for growth.
• Ability to inspire and guide your team to success.
• Proactive approach to driving sales and engaging customers.
• Commitment to nurturing and enhancing team members' skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Oversee the daily running of the store, ensuring efficiency.
• Implement effective sales strategies and promotions.
• Ensure an excellent shopping experience for all customers.
• Manage, coach, and motivate your team.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Strong Leadership Skills

Sales Acumen

Training and Development Focus

Job description

At Peacocks we pride ourselves on delivering stylish quality fashion at affordable prices on the UK High Street. Having first started life as Penny Bazaar in 1884, we are now considered an established and staple fashion brand with a strong commitment to value for money. We aim to offer our customers wearable style for all the family, whether it’s budget friendly fashion or the latest fashion trends. Our stores provide a welcoming and enjoyable shopping experience, reflecting our dedication to outstanding customer service.

If you are looking to join our team of over 3000 employees across our 350 UK stores, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager to join our team in Luton.

Our Peacocks store is located in the centre of Luton, within the town’s busy and diverse retail district. Known for its strong community spirit and vibrant urban atmosphere, Luton provides an ideal setting for our store, which serves a wide range of local shoppers as well as visitors to the area. As a key destination for affordable and stylish fashion, the store operates in a professional, supportive, and customer-focused environment. With excellent opportunities for career progression and personal development, it offers a great place to contribute to a dedicated team at the heart of Luton’s retail landscape.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a forward-thinking business with excellent career prospects.
• Work in a supportive and dynamic team.
• Gain an industry-recognised qualification within your first 18 months, if desired.
• Enjoy a store location with convenient transport links.

As Store Manager, you will lead a passionate team, driving sales and ensuring an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. We are looking for a commercially aware and proactive retail manager who can work using their own initiative. Fashion retail experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Sales: Lead your team to achieve and exceed sales targets, cultivating a performance-driven culture.
• Operational Management: Oversee the daily running of the store, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company standards while managing costs effectively.
• Maximise Profitability: Implement effective sales strategies and promotions to enhance store performance.
• Deliver Outstanding Customer Service: Ensure an excellent shopping experience for all customers.
• Team Development: Manage, coach, and motivate your team, providing training and development opportunities to support career progression.

What We’re Looking For

• Commercial Awareness: Understanding of the retail market with the ability to identify opportunities for growth.
• Strong Leadership Skills: Ability to inspire and guide your team to success.
• Sales Acumen: A proactive approach to driving sales and engaging customers.
• Training and Development Focus: Commitment to nurturing and enhancing team members' skills.

Join Peacocks and be part of an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact. If you’re passionate about retail and looking for a rewarding career opportunity in Luton, we would love to hear from you.