Store Manager

C2 Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail brand seeks a passionate Store Manager for their new Exeter location. The role involves driving sales and operational success in a beautiful store environment, with a focus on exceptional customer experiences and team leadership. In return, you will receive a competitive salary and ongoing training opportunities in a values-driven company.

Benefits

28 days paid annual leave

Full onboarding and continued training

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Store Management experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Passionate about interiors and lifestyle products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store team to achieve sales and operational targets.
• Deliver outstanding customer service through coaching.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and team development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People Development

Commercial Awareness

Problem Solving

Job description

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Store Manager – Inspiring Home & Lifestyle Retailer

Location: Exeter– New Store

Salary: £34,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a people-focused retail leader with a passion for creating exceptional customer experiences? Do you thrive in a beautiful store environment where creativity, service, and commercial results go hand in hand?

We’re working with a much-loved international lifestyle brand to recruit an experienced and hands-on Store Manager for their stylish and tranquil NEW Exeter store.

About the Role:

As Store Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the store’s commercial success, customer experience, and day-to-day operations. This is a fast-paced, shopfloor-based leadership role, perfect for someone who leads by example and inspires their team to deliver excellence every day.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead the store team to achieve sales and operational targets
• Deliver outstanding customer service through coaching and daily support
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and team development
• Ensure high standards in visual merchandising and presentation
• Handle store administration, reporting, and cash management processes
• Take responsibility for store security and serve as a keyholder
• Support wider business initiatives and occasionally assist other stores

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of Store Management experience in a fast-paced retail environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and people development skills
• Commercially minded with the ability to analyse performance and drive results
• A hands-on, calm, and solutions-focused approach
• Passionate about interiors, lifestyle products, and visual presentation

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £34,000
• 28 days paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Full onboarding and continued training and coaching
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a beautiful store for a values-led business that blends aesthetics, culture, and community.

Interested? Send us your CV – we’d love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Sales, and Customer Service

• Industries

  Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Retail Furniture and Home Furnishings

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