Store Manager

Mountain Warehouse; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Staff discount 50%

One weekend off per month

28 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Colleague hardship fund

Referral scheme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Mountain Warehouse in Covent Garden is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead daily operations, develop a high-performing team and deliver outstanding customer experiences.

You will drive sales, manage budgets, oversee visual merchandising and health & safety while building strong community connections and representing the brand with energy and professionalism.

Join a fast-paced retail environment that rewards initiative, collaboration, and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a retail team and delivering service excellence.
• Strong communication and people-management skills.
• Ability to drive sales and maintain store standards.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and develop staff to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Oversee daily store operations, compliance, and visual merchandising.
• Drive sales against targets and manage budgets and KPIs.
• Lead health, safety and risk assessments to maintain a secure environment.

Job description

Department: UK Retail

Location: Covent Garden - Management (COV)

Description

Are you a passionate leader who thrives on empowering teams and delivering exceptional customer experiences? Do you excel in driving sales, fostering collaboration, and ensuring seamless store operations? If so, Mountain Warehouse is looking for you to step into the role of Store Manager!

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development:

• Motivate your team to deliver their best, fostering a culture of positivity, engagement, and excellence.
• Build a strong and collaborative team, uniting everyone around shared goals and a vision for success.
• Proactively address employee relations, resolving issues while supporting ongoing learning and development.
• Communicate openly and clearly, ensuring alignment and trust across all levels of the team.
• Provide your team with the knowledge and tools needed to deliver exceptional customer service.

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee the daily running of the store, ensuring efficiency and compliance with company policies.
• Maintain high standards of visual merchandising and housekeeping to create an inviting shopping experience.
• Prioritise health, safety, and well‑being by conducting regular risk assessments and maintaining a secure environment.
• Recruit, retain, and develop top talent to build a high‑performing and motivated team.

Sales & Performance:

• Implement strategies to meet and exceed sales targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Take a proactive approach to loss prevention, embedding processes that minimise risks and protect profitability.
• Use commercial insights to make informed decisions, manage budgets effectively, and drive consistent results.

Customer Experience:

• Lead by example in delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring every interaction is memorable.
• Address customer feedback thoughtfully and resolve issues to build brand loyalty.
• Represent Mountain Warehouse with enthusiasm and professionalism, ensuring a positive brand image.
• Build meaningful connections with your local community, inspiring loyalty through approachable and engaging initiatives.

We Would Like To Meet Someone Who Is

• Passionate about delivering outstanding customer experiences.
• A confident and experienced retail manager who thrives on motivating and empowering teams.
• Skilled in managing diverse personalities with diplomacy and adaptability.
• An excellent communicator, able to convey expectations and feedback clearly at all levels.
• Results‑driven, with a sharp focus on achieving sales and performance goals.
• Solutions‑focused, addressing challenges proactively while aligning with company policies.
• Approachable, supportive, and trustworthy, building strong relationships with customers and colleagues alike.
• Energetic and determined to tackle tasks with excellence, driving success for the team and business.

What's In It For You

• Monthly Bonus Scheme: A performance‑driven bonus structure, offering achievable targets and providing additional rewards on top of your base salary
• 50% Colleague Discount across Mountain Warehouse and Animal, with a twice‑yearly uniform allowance
• 1 weekend off per month, with 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, and a Colleague Hardship Scheme
• Generous Colleague Referral Incentive
• Auto‑enrolment Pension scheme
• A stable, successful and supported environment
• Length of service awards

You're not just managing a store; you're shaping an experience and creating a legacy. Embrace the adventure, Retail Leader, for you are the driving force of positive change!

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