Store Manager

Card Factory; Larne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Card Factory in Larne (Northern Ireland, United Kingdom) is seeking a Store Manager to lead a team, create a positive culture, and support colleagues. You will guide hiring, coaching, and daily operations to ensure an excellent store experience for customers.

You will manage merchandising, payroll, and performance, collaborating with District and Regional Managers to drive growth and celebrate success. This is a full-time on-site role with opportunities to lead and influence.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience - you've led teams and know how to bring out their best.
• Inspiring presence - you lead by example and build a high-performing culture.
• People-first mindset - you coach, support, and help others grow.
• Strong communicator - you listen, speak clearly, and bring people together.
• Tech-savvy - comfortable using systems to support daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day store operations, set direction, and create a thriving workplace.
• Hire, coach, and develop team members while managing merchandising and payroll.
• Collaborate with District and Regional Managers to drive growth and celebrate success.

Skills

Leadership

Inspiring presence

People-first mindset

Strong communicator

Tech-savvy

Calm under pressure

Job description

Lead the way at cardfactory, where special moments come to life.

As a Store Manager, you'll be at the heart of it all - guiding a team, shaping a positive culture, and creating a space where people feel supported, valued, and inspired.

You'll coach, motivate, and celebrate wins - big and small. With a customer-first mindset, you'll bring energy and confidence to every decision, using data to keep things on track and moving forward.

What You'll Be Getting Up To

You'll take the lead day to day - building a brilliant team, setting clear direction, and creating a workplace where people thrive. From hiring and coaching to merchandising and payroll, you'll take ownership and make things happen. You'll also work closely with your District and Regional Managers, always looking for ways to grow, improve, and celebrate success.

What We're Looking For

• Leadership experience - You've led teams and know how to bring out their best.
• Inspiring presence - You lead by example and build a high-performing culture.
• People-first mindset - You coach, support, and help others grow.
• Strong communicator - You listen, speak clearly, and bring people together.
• Tech-savvy - Comfortable using systems to support daily tasks.
• Calm and adaptable - You stay focused and flexible under pressure.

Why Join Us?

At cardfactory, leadership is about more than just managing a store. We'll support you with the tools, training, and opportunities to grow your career - because when you grow, we grow too.

If you're ready to lead with impact and help shape the future of a business that celebrates life's most meaningful moments, we'd love to hear from you.

There's no fixed closing date for this role, so we encourage you to apply early as we may close the vacancy once we've received enough applications.

No agencies, please.