Store Manager

C2 Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lifestyle retailer is seeking a passionate Store Manager for their new Maidstone store. This role involves leading a dedicated team to deliver exceptional customer experiences while driving sales and operational excellence. With a focus on style and community, the successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic retail environment that values aesthetics and service.

Benefits

28 days paid annual leave

Generous staff discount

Full onboarding and continued training

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace pension scheme

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Store Management experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Commercially minded with ability to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store team to achieve sales and operational targets.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and manage staffing.
• Ensure high standards in visual merchandising.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

People Development

Commercial Awareness

Job description

Store Manager – Inspiring Home & Lifestyle Retailer

Location: Maidstone– New Store

Salary: £34,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a people-focused retail leader with a passion for creating exceptional customer experiences? Do you thrive in a beautiful store environment where creativity, service, and commercial results go hand in hand?

We’re working with a much-loved international lifestyle brand to recruit an experienced and hands-on Store Manager for their stylish and tranquil NEW Maidstone store.

About the Role:

As Store Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the store’s commercial success, customer experience, and day-to-day operations. This is a fast-paced, shopfloor-based leadership role, perfect for someone who leads by example and inspires their team to deliver excellence every day.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead the store team to achieve sales and operational targets
• Deliver outstanding customer service through coaching and daily support
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and team development
• Ensure high standards in visual merchandising and presentation
• Handle store administration, reporting, and cash management processes
• Take responsibility for store security and serve as a keyholder
• Support wider business initiatives and occasionally assist other stores

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of Store Management experience in a fast-paced retail environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and people development skills
• Commercially minded with the ability to analyse performance and drive results
• A hands-on, calm, and solutions-focused approach
• Passionate about interiors, lifestyle products, and visual presentation

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £34,000
• 28 days paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Generous staff discount
• Full onboarding and continued training and coaching
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace pension scheme

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a beautiful store for a values-led business that blends aesthetics, culture, and community.

Interested? Send us your CV – we’d love to hear from you!