Store Manager

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Oxford; Presencial; GBP 33.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Staff uniform contribution

Company pension scheme

Employee referral rewards

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Career progression opportunities

Lead a brand-new store opening

Recruit and shape your own team

Supportive working environment

Descripción de la vacante

Zachary Daniels is seeking a commercially focused Store Manager for a brand-new Oxford opening, to lead the frontline team and drive exceptional sales and service from day one. The role demands hands-on leadership and a passion for premium fashion and lifestyle retail.

You will recruit, onboard and develop staff, manage stock and KPI performance, maintain visual standards and budget controls, and deliver a standout customer experience in a fast-paced retail environment.

Formación

• Experience as Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager/Deputy Manager.
• Experience in fashion, lifestyle retail or premium brands.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and improving KPIs.
• Strong leadership with recruitment, coaching and development skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the opening and launch of the new Oxford store.
• Recruit, onboard and develop a high-performing retail team.
• Drive sales growth and hit key performance indicators.

Conocimientos

Store management

Leadership

Retail operations

Sales targets

Customer service

Descripción del empleo

Store Manager | Fashion & Lifestyle Retail | Oxford | Up to £37,000

Are you an experienced Store Manager with a passion for fashion, customer experience and driving commercial performance?

We're recruiting for a Store Manager in Oxford for an established fashion and lifestyle retailer opening a new store. This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead from day one, build and develop a successful team, and establish a store that delivers outstanding sales performance and customer service.

If you're a commercially minded retail leader who enjoys building teams, driving results and taking ownership of a new store opening, this could be a fantastic next step in your career.

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £37,000
• Staff uniform contribution
• Company pension scheme
• Employee referral rewards
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• The opportunity to lead a brand-new store opening
• The chance to recruit, develop and shape your own retail team
• A supportive working environment with a focus on commercial success

The Role

As Store Manager, you'll take full ownership of the new store in Oxford, from preparing for launch through to managing day‑to‑day operations and driving ongoing commercial performance.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the successful opening and launch of the new store
• Recruiting, onboarding and developing a high‑performing retail team
• Driving sales growth and achieving key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Delivering exceptional customer service and building customer loyalty
• Creating a positive team culture with a strong focus on sales and service
• Coaching and motivating colleagues to achieve their potential
• Maintaining excellent visual merchandising and store presentation standards
• Managing stock levels, replenishment and product availability
• Monitoring payroll, budgets and operating costs to support store profitability
• Analysing sales performance and identifying opportunities to maximise results
• Establishing strong operational routines and maintaining company standards
• Leading by example on the shop floor and creating an engaging shopping experience

About You

We're looking for a commercially strong Store Manager who can lead a team, take ownership and build a successful retail operation from the ground up.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Store Manager or experienced Assistant Store Manager/Deputy Manager
• Experience within fashion, lifestyle, clothing, footwear, accessories or premium retail
• A proven track record of achieving sales targets and improving retail KPIs
• Strong leadership skills, with experience recruiting, coaching and developing a team
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of store profitability
• Excellent customer service and relationship‑building skills
• Strong visual merchandising skills and attention to detail
• Experience managing stock, rotas, payroll and day‑to‑day store operations
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the confidence to make decisions
• The ability to motivate a team and maintain high standards in a fast‑paced retail environment
• Experience supporting a new store opening would be advantageous, although we're also keen to hear from established Store Managers ready for an exciting new challenge.

If you're looking for your next retail management opportunity and want to be part of a new store opening in Oxford, we'd love to hear from you.