Store Manager

Vans; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global apparel brand seeks a dedicated Store Manager for its West End Store in London. The successful candidate will lead and nurture a team, driving sales and improving customer satisfaction. Ideal applicants should possess experience in retail operations, a passion for customer interaction, and a flexible approach to hours. Comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary, bonuses, and 50% staff discounts, are offered alongside tailored training to support professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and pension scheme

50% staff discounts

Career ownership

Tailored training

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in all facets of running a store, including budgeting and shopping.
• Resilience and self-drive in a demanding retail environment.
• Ability to mentor employees and cultivate a great team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and mentor store teams to drive a customer-first approach.
• Implement retail processes and look for improvement.
• Keep track of inventory and P&L processes.
• Report performance metrics and understand KPIs.
• Ensure store visual merchandising aligns with brand guidelines.

Skills

Customer interaction

Team development

Retail operations

Excellent communication

Flexibility

Proficiency in MS Office

Experience with POS systems

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.

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. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.

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.

Let’s talk about 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

• Lead, motivate and mentor your store teams to drive a customer first approach
• Implement our established retail processes while 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

On top of this, we expect that you will live and demonstrate our Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.

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.

Most companies say they offer a competitive salary, an amazing bonus and pension scheme and staff discounts (btw we offer 50%!). And we offer the same. Only different. Along with this you will have:

• 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

Free to Be

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.

If you liked what you have read and want to join our team then we would be keen to hear from you!