Store Manager

Peacocks; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer is seeking a Store Manager for their Newark location. You will be responsible for leading a team, driving sales, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and commercial awareness. Experience in fashion retail is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided. This is a great opportunity for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent career prospects

Supportive team

Opportunity for industry-recognised qualification

Convenient transport links and free parking

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.

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 Peacocks we pride ourselves on delivering stylish, quality fashion at affordable prices on the UK High Street. Having first started life as Penny Bazaar in 1884, we are now considered an established and staple fashion brand with a strong commitment to value for money. We aim to offer our customers wearable style for all the family, whether it’s budget‑friendly fashion or the latest trends. Our stores provide a welcoming and enjoyable shopping experience, reflecting our dedication to outstanding customer service.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Store Manager to join our team in Newark. The store is located in the Northgate Retail Park in Nottinghamshire, close to Newark Castle and the charming town centre. With its mix of independent shops, local businesses and easy access to beautiful countryside, Newark offers a great environment to work and live. As a key retail destination in the area, our Newark store provides excellent opportunities for growth and development.

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 a store location with convenient transport links and free parking.

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, cultivating 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 Peacocks 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 Newark, we would love to hear from you.