Store Manager

VF CORPORATION; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global apparel company in Manchester is seeking an experienced Store Manager to drive customer experience and lead retail teams. You will be responsible for store operations, mentor employees, and ensure a compelling visual presentation. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, retail experience, and excellent communication abilities. This role allows you to grow within a supportive and diverse environment.

Benefits

Career ownership and development

Supportive feedback-based culture

Tailored training opportunities

Networking across Europe

Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting and planning, retail operations and merchandising.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor store teams to enhance customer experience.
• Implement and improve retail processes.
• Manage inventory and performance metrics.
• Ensure brand compliance with visual merchandising standards.

Skills

Customer interaction

Team development

Store operations

Communication (English)

MS Office proficiency

Flexibility in hours

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Store Manager

Do you want to leave your mark and drive the consumer experience in one of our stores?

We're looking for an outstanding Store Manager to join our The North Face team based in The Trafford Centre, Manchester.

The North Face is part of the VF family. VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It's the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.

The North Face is the premier exploration company in the world. We spark curiosity. We dare to disrupt. We create communities. And we lead with integrity. We are a community of explorers and are constantly looking for new ideas, places, and people to connect with.

How you’ll make a difference

• Lead, motivate and mentor your store teams to drive a customer‑first approach.
• Implement our established retail processes while looking for ways to improve them.
• Keep on top of core retail operational procedures such as inventory, P&L etc.
• Report performance metrics and demonstrate your understanding of KPIs to improve your store results.
• Ensure your store looks great, in line with the brand’s visual merchandising guidelines.

What makes you the perfect Store Manager?

• You love interacting with customers. The joy of helping a customer find the perfect product is special and you get that. Working in a store can be demanding, no problem for you, as you are resilient and self‑driven.
• You know how to develop a great team who share your passion and vision to make every shopping experience outstanding. You take pride in mentoring employees, seeing them grow and having fun too!
• You have experience in all facets of running a store, including budgeting and planning, retail operations and merchandising.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication in English (another language is a plus but not necessary).
• You are proficient in the use of MS Office and different POS systems.
• You are flexible when it comes to working weekends, evenings, and holidays as necessary.

On top of this, we expect that you will live and demonstrate our Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.

What’s in it for you?

• Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across different brands.
• A supportive feedback‑based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do.
• Tailored training. From an induction to ongoing online and face‑to‑face training sessions, we are committed to helping you grow, both professionally and personally.
• The opportunity to network with other Store Managers throughout Europe and with our head office.

Free to Be

We strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

If you liked what you have read and want to join our team then we would be keen to hear from you!