Store Manager

Peacocks; Orpington; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A national fashion retailer in Orpington is seeking a passionate Store Manager to lead a dynamic team. In this role, you will drive sales targets, ensure operational efficiency, and deliver outstanding customer service. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, commercial awareness, and a proactive approach to sales. This position offers excellent career prospects and the opportunity to make a real impact within the business. Join us and be part of a vibrant retail environment.

Benefits

Excellent career prospects

Supportive team environment

Industry-recognised qualification opportunity

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.
• Commitment to nurturing and enhancing team members' skills.

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 as 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 fashion trends. Our stores provide a welcoming and enjoyable shopping experience, reflecting our dedication to outstanding customer service.

If you are looking to join our team of over 3000 employees across our 350 UK stores, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager to join our team in Orpington.

Our store is based in Orpington, a welcoming and well‑connected town in South East London with a thriving local community and a busy high street that attracts families, commuters, and shoppers from the surrounding areas. As an established retail destination, our Orpington store provides a friendly and supportive workplace where teamwork and customer service are at the heart of everything we do. It’s a great environment for anyone passionate about fashion retail, offering plenty of scope to build skills, grow confidence, and progress within the business. We’re looking forward to welcoming someone who’s ready to bring energy, enthusiasm, and a fresh perspective to our store, and to play a key role in our continued success in this vibrant town.

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.

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 Orpington, we would love to hear from you.