Store Manager

Halfords; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Quarterly bonuses

25% staff discount on products

Up to 50% off garage services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Pension & Life Assurance

24/7 GP access

Share Save scheme

Wagestream: access to salary in arre

Discounts on groceries and leisure

Job summary

Halfords is seeking a Store Manager in Leighton Buzzard to lead a dynamic retail team and deliver an exceptional in-store experience aligned with our values.

You will drive sales, ensure high standards of service and compliance, and spend substantial time on the shop floor shaping a professional selling culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Store Manager in a retail setting.
• Background in a service-focused business.
• Experience delivering sales and service targets while influencing KPIs.
• Experience recruiting, developing, and leading a high-performing team.
• Strong focus on compliance with Health and Safety, GDPR, quality control, and retail legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and engage your team to foster a professional selling culture.
• Maintain high standards of service and compliance.
• Spend the majority of time on the sales floor and execute daily operations.
• Drive sales performance, manage KPIs, and build store reputation for excellence.

Skills

Store management experience

Organisational skills

People management

Customer focus

Team leadership

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job no: 568947
Work type: Full time
Site: Leighton Buzzard
Categories: Retail Management
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 Per Annum.
Business Area: Retail

As a Store Manager at Halfords, you will be a dynamic leader who inspires, motivates, and engages your team to deliver an exceptional in-store experience aligned with our core values. In our fast-paced retail environment, no two days are the same, and you will adapt to changes while ensuring your team stays motivated and focused on meeting customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and engage your team to foster a professional selling culture, ensuring a fantastic customer journey with our products and services.
• Maintain high standards of service and compliance, creating a safe and commercially excellent store environment.
• Spend the majority of your time on the sales floor, actively participating in daily operations and encouraging teamwork.
• Drive sales performance, manage KPIs, and focus on achieving outstanding results to build your store’s reputation for excellence.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Store Manager in a retail setting, with strong organizational skills and the ability to build trust-based relationships.
• Background in a service-focused business, demonstrating effective management skills.
• Experience in delivering sales and service targets while influencing key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Skilled in recruiting, developing, and leading a high-performing team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage team deployment effectively, ensuring the right people are in the right roles.
• Strong focus on compliance with Health and Safety, GDPR, quality control, and retail legislation.

At Halfords, we value your unique priorities and offer a wide range of rewards and benefits, including:

• 6 weeks of annual leave.
• Quarterly performance bonuses.
• Opportunities for career progression within Halfords.
• 25% discount on most Halfords products and up to 50% off garage bills in Autocentres.
• Discounts on groceries, shopping, insurance, and leisure activities.
• Family & Friends Discount Events throughout the year.
• Opportunities to purchase a Trade Price Bike and enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Financial planning support via Wagestream, allowing access to up to 30% of your salary in advance.
• 24/7 GP access year-round.
• Participation in our Share Save scheme with a 20% discount on shares.
• Health Cash Plan for wellness services and healthcare cost claims.
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance.

We are in an exciting growth phase, focusing on motoring services and electric mobility. As the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the largest vehicle service, maintenance, and repair business, we invite you to be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move!

At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.