Store Manager

Zachary Daniels; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is seeking a Store Manager in Guildford. The role focuses on leading a team to deliver a premium shopping experience, achieving strong sales performance and maintaining high visual merchandising standards.

You will drive KPI results while upholding brand aesthetics and operational excellence. The ideal candidate has experience at Store Manager or senior Assistant Manager level, with a passion for lifestyle retail and design-led products.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a store or large team.
• Strong customer service focus with premium brand experience.
• Solid visual merchandising and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of day-to-day store operations and lead a dedicated team.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and drive a premium shopping experience.
• Hit sales KPIs and contribute to store profitability.
• Maintain high standards in visual merchandising, presentation and store standards.
• Oversee stock management, schedules, compliance, and health & safety.

Skills

Store management

Team leadership

Customer service

Visual merchandising

Stock management

Staff scheduling

Health & safety

Recruitment & coaching

Commercial acumen

Job description

Store Manager | Contemporary Lifestyle Retail Brand | Guildford | Up to £33,000 + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially focused Store Manager to join a well-established lifestyle retailer known for its curated product offering, high-quality ranges, and modern, design-led approach. This role suits a confident retail leader who enjoys working in a visually inspiring environment and is committed to delivering an outstanding, customer-first experience.

What you'll be doing as Store Manager:

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the store, leading and motivating a dedicated team
• Champion exceptional customer service, ensuring every interaction reflects a premium, personalised approach
• Deliver strong commercial results by driving sales, KPIs, and overall store profitability
• Maintain high standards across visual merchandising, presentation, and operational execution
• Oversee all store operations including stock management, staffing schedules, compliance, and health & safety
• Recruit, develop, and coach team members, building a positive and performance-driven culture
• Represent the business with professionalism, consistently upholding its values and aesthetic

About you:

You are an experienced retail leader, ideally already operating as a Store Manager or a strong Assistant Manager ready for the next step. You have a genuine interest in lifestyle retail, whether that's fashion, interiors, or design-led products and understand how to create an engaging and aspirational shopping environment. You lead with confidence, set clear standards, and inspire those around you to perform at their best.

Why join:

This is a fantastic chance to join a growing, forward-thinking retailer offering a competitive salary, attractive bonus scheme, staff discount, and clear opportunities for progression. You'll be part of a business that values quality, creativity, and delivering a consistently elevated customer experience.