Store Manager

The Retail Appointment Live; Kendal; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonmarché is seeking a Store Manager for its Kendal location. This role involves leading a passionate team, driving sales, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences. With opportunities for career development and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for those enthusiastic about retail.

Benefits

Excellent career prospects

Supportive and dynamic team

Free parking

Company Pension

Staff Discount

Industry-recognised qualification opportunity

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 Bonmarché, we take pride in offering stylish, high-quality fashion at great value. As a long-standing brand, with a commitment to providing affordable, flattering clothing, we cater to a diverse customer base, specialising in fashion inclusive to everyone. Our stores create a friendly and enjoyable shopping experience, reflecting our dedication to excellent customer service and a personal touch.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Store Manager to join our team at Bonmarché Kendal. Nestled on the edge of the Lake District, Kendal is a picturesque market town known for its charming streets, cultural heritage, and strong community spirit. It’s a town that beautifully blends history with modern living, making it a great place to live and work. Our Kendal store is a popular destination for fashion-conscious shoppers in the region, offering a friendly and engaging retail environment. We’re looking for someone to lead our team and contribute to the continued success of our store in this unique and vibrant town.

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 free parking.
• Company Pension and Staff Discount!

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, fostering 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 Bonmarche 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 Kendal, we would love to hear from you.

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